Four people died in a fire in the Chelyabinsk region.

Four people were killed when a private car caught fire in the city of Zlatoust, Chelyabinsk region. This was announced on April 16 by the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the region.

"On April 6, 2025, a report was received about a fire in a private residential building in the city of Zlatoust, Metallurg-1 farm. At the time of the arrival of the first unit, the house was burning openly throughout the entire area. Gorenje Four people died as a result of the fire, and their identities are being established," the ministry said.

It is specified that 44 people, as well as 14 pieces of equipment, were involved in the fire extinguishing operation. The circumstances and cause of the fire are currently being investigated.

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