Three people were killed in an apartment fire in Hrodna, the Investigative Committee’s press service reported. Information about the fire was received today at around 12:30.
While extinguishing the fire, rescuers discovered the bodies of three men. Their identities are being established. According to preliminary information, one of them was the owner of the apartment. Neighbors said the owner abused alcohol. His brother had been living with him for about six months, and since then they regularly consumed alcohol together. In the autumn of last year, rescuers had already been called to the apartment, when smoke was caused by a pot left on the stove.
An investigative task force is working at the scene. An inspection of the site is being carried out and evidence is being documented. The cause of the incident is being established.
Update:
According to the Emergencies Ministry, the fire occurred in an apartment on the first floor of a five-story building on Faliush Street.
Emergency workers rescued five people from adjacent and upper-floor apartments, including two children. After a medical examination, a four-month-old infant was hospitalized. The other rescued residents did not require medical assistance. Rescuers evacuated 12 people from the building entrance. Hospitalization was required for a 76-year-old pensioner.
Emergency workers extinguished the fire. After ventilation, residents were able to return to their apartments. A total of 10 units of emergency equipment were working at the scene.
