A fire ripped through an old people's home in Russia's Siberia region, killing 22 people, and investigators are eyeing whether the improper use of electrical equipment was to blame, news agencies said on December 24. The blaze in the city of Kemerovo broke out late on December 23 and gutted the second floor of the building, which was not officially registered as a home for the elderly. Russia's Ministry for Emergency Situations said officials had flown to Kemerovo, 3,600 kilometers east of Moscow, to aid in the probe. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.
Blaze Kills 22 In Russian Home For The Elderly, Possible Electrical Faults Under Investigation
The aftermath of the deadly blaze at an old people's home in Kemerovo.