This is stated in the message of the Main Directorate of the State Emergencies Service of Ukraine in Odessa region.

“As of 06:45 (07:45 Moscow time - RT.) On December 5, no open fire was observed, the units of the State Emergency Service are extinguishing individual foci of decay in the building,” the department said.

103 people take part in the elimination of the fire, 16 pieces of equipment are also involved.

“As a result of the fire, 1 person was killed and 27 people were injured, from the bottom 13 teenagers and 7 employees of the State Emergency Service,” the department said.

It was previously reported that a fire at Odessa College could have occurred due to a broken extension cord.