Omsk construction fire kills Kazakh, Tajik, Uzbek nationals
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A fire on August 15 at the Kvartaly Draverta residential complex under construction in Omsk, Russia, killed three workers and injured 11. A 23-year-old Uzbek citizen died in hospital on August 23, bringing the death toll to four. The blaze started when sparks from welding work ignited foam insulation on the first floor.
Key Facts
- The fire broke out on August 15 at the Kvartaly Draverta residential complex at the intersection of Krupskaya and Arkhitektorov streets in Omsk.
- Three workers died at the scene: one Kazakh citizen and two Tajik citizens.
- Eleven people were injured; eight were hospitalized in intensive care with burns covering up to 90% of their bodies.
- A 23-year-old Uzbek citizen died in hospital on August 23, raising the death toll to four.
- The Omsk prosecutor's office is investigating the incident under the article on violation of labor protection requirements resulting in human casualties.
The Fire
The fire occurred on August 15 in a building under construction at the Kvartaly Draverta residential complex in Omsk, Russia. According to preliminary investigation findings, sparks from welding work on the upper floors fell and ignited combustible foam insulation blocks on the first floor. The fire spread rapidly, producing large amounts of thick black smoke. Workers on the upper floors were trapped, and some jumped from the building in an attempt to escape.
Casualties and Injuries
Three people died at the scene: one citizen of Kazakhstan and two citizens of Tajikistan. Eleven people were injured in total; three sustained minor injuries, while eight were admitted to intensive care with burns covering up to 90% of their bodies. Among the injured were citizens of Central Asian countries. On August 23, a 23-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan died in hospital, bringing the death toll to four.
Investigation
The prosecutor's office is conducting a criminal case under the article on violation of labor protection requirements that resulted in human casualties. The investigation is ongoing.
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Omsk construction fire kills Kazakh, Tajik, Uzbek nationals
