The cause of the fire in the center of Moscow could be a violation of safety during construction

The cause of the fire in the club residential complex "Dom na Strastnoy Boulevard" in the center of Moscow could be a violation of fire safety standards during construction work. On July 20, TASS was informed by the operational services.

"The cause of the fire is considered to be a violation of fire safety standards during construction work," the agency's source said.

It is noted that other reasons will be considered. At the same time, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the fire area had grown to 400 square meters. m.

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The fire in an elite residential complex in the center of the capital started earlier in the day. The fire was recorded in the attic of the premium clubhouse On Strastnoy Boulevard. According to preliminary data, building materials caught fire. More than 100 people and 30 pieces of equipment, including lifting mechanisms, were involved in extinguishing the fire. Then it was reported that the fire area was 200 sq. m.