A man died in a fire at a funeral services workshop in Primorye.

In the city of Partizansk, Primorsky Krai, a 55-year-old man died as a result of a fire in a funeral services workshop. An inspection has been organized, according to the regional prosecutor's office.

The fire occurred on the night of Monday, March 17, in the workshop for the manufacture of monuments on Dunayskaya Street. A 55-year-old watchman died in the fire, and rescuers found his body during extinguishing.

According to the PrimaMedia news agency, upon the death of a person, law enforcement agencies are conducting a pre-investigation check. Its progress and results are also under the control of the Prosecutor's Office.

"The preliminary cause of the fire is carelessness while smoking. The supervisory authority will assess compliance with the requirements of legislation in the field of occupational safety and compliance with fire safety requirements," the prosecutor's office said in a statement.

The fire area, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, was 100 square meters. m. The exact cause of the fire is being established.