Number of fire victims in Rostov-on-Don reaches 27

In Rostov-on-Don, five persons have been hospitalized as a result of a fire. One of the victims is a member of the rescue team from the Ministry for Emergencies (MfE). This was reported by medical officers from the hospital.

Earlier, it has been reported about 22 people affected by the fire and three persons hospitalized as a result of a fire that has occurred today in a private sector in Rostov-on-Don. The "Caucasian Knot" has reported that more than 650 people were evacuated.

Seven helicopters work at the place of the fire. Six temporary shelters with capacity of 720 people are being prepared for the people affected by the fire, reports the website of the Chief Department for the Rostov Region of the Russian MfE.

Full text of the article is available on the Russian page of 24/7 Internet agency ‘Caucasian Knot’.