This was reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the GUVD of the capital of Uzbekistan.

"As a result of the fire, five people died, according to preliminary data, who worked in this institution and live here," - said in a statement.

According to the ministry, the cause of the fire could be the arson of a cafe.

At present, investigative actions are being carried out on the fact of the incident.

Earlier it was reported that in the Ukrainian city of Zaporozhye four people died and two were injured in a fire that occurred in the regional infectious diseases hospital.