15 killed in Russia cafe blaze after flare gun discharged

15 killed in Russia cafe blaze after flare gun discharged15 killed in Russia cafe blaze after flare gun discharged

15 killed in Russia cafe blaze after flare gun discharged

Moscow : A fire in a cafe in the Russian city of Kostroma killed 15 people on Saturday, emergency said.

The blaze erupted in the early hours after someone apparently used a flare gun during a dispute, authorities said.

Rescuers were able to evacuate 250 people. Kostroma is located roughly 340 kilometers (210 miles) north of Moscow.

The roof of the cafe collapsed during the fire. A criminal investigation has been launched, and the police are searching for the person who used the flare gun.