The Ministry of Internal Affairs talked about the possible causes of a fire in a house in Astrakhan

This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the press service of the administration of the governor of the Astrakhan region.

“According to the Russian Internal Affairs Directorate of Internal Affairs for the Astrakhan Region, three versions of the fire are being considered: a short circuit in the wiring, careless handling of fire and arson,” the press service said.

It is noted that relevant information was expressed at a meeting of the headquarters for the elimination of the consequences of the fire.

Earlier, a fire broke out in a residential building in Astrakhan, rescuers evacuated eight people. Later, the Investigative Committee began a fire investigation.