In Cheboksary, the emergency response apparatus swung into action after a devastating fire damaged a residential building, injuring 21 people. The incident prompted rapid mobilization as authorities moved to contain the situation, evacuate residents, and assess the extent of the damage. The crisis response was activated at multiple levels to ensure swift aid and ongoing safety for those affected.
Earlier reports indicated that 10 children and 11 adults were in critical need of medical attention following the blaze. Local officials confirmed casualties, emphasizing the severe impact on families within the building and the surrounding community. The head of the region repeatedly stressed the seriousness of the incident and the need for a coordinated response to rescue and protect residents in the aftermath.
Speaking publicly, the president of Chuvashia announced the declaration of a municipal emergency in Cheboksary. The move enabled local authorities to marshal resources, streamline decision making, and coordinate with emergency services to address immediate needs and future recovery plans.
To shelter those displaced, 30 residents were relocated to two temporary accommodation points. Seventeen people found temporary housing at the dormitory of the construction college, while thirteen others were accommodated at the mountain bike center. Food and basic necessities were organized at both locations to support families during the initial hours and days after the incident.
On the medical front, eight individuals, including three children, were hospitalized. The health status of two children was reported as moderate, with several receiving outpatient care and ongoing medical examinations. Among adults, six were evaluated and treated on an outpatient basis, with two in moderate condition, one in a more serious state, and two requiring emergency room care as a precautionary measure while further assessments were conducted.
The regional authorities indicated that a thorough damage assessment would continue in the days ahead. On Friday, January 6, investigators and responders planned to conduct comprehensive verification activities with broad participation from all relevant forces and vehicles, including law enforcement and public services, to determine the full scope of the incident and ensure proper safety measures are put in place for the community moving forward.