Deadly Fire in Russian Shopping Center

According to the latest death toll published by Russia's Investigative Committee, the fire at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center in Kemerovo has taken at least 64 lives.

The Committee has opened a criminal case into the deaths through negligence and fire safety violations.

With three theories circulating in the media, including a short-circuit, arson and a candle incident, four suspects have been detained for questioning.

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A woman lights a candle near the "Winter Cherry" shopping center, where the fire broke out.

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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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An EMERCOM fireman at work at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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"Winter Cherry" shopping center, where the fire broke out.

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The government task force formed to handle the situation in Kemerovo.

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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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The fire aftermath at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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Clearing the fire aftermath at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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A missing person's family member.

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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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A missing person's family members.

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EMERCOM firemen at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.

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Flowers and stuffed toys in front of the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.