"The main cause of the fire is considered a version of the emergency mode of operation of the power grid in the focal zone of the fire," the message said.

At the same time, the department noted that at this stage it is impossible to speak categorically about the conclusions, since work at the scene continues.

The ministry added that the fire-technical examination will be completed within 10 days.

The fire in the mall occurred on Thursday evening, September 19th. The area of ​​fire was 700 square meters. m, no one was hurt.

The prosecutor’s office began an investigation into the incident.