Preliminary reports indicate that a fire may have been started intentionally in an apartment of a multi‑storey residential building in Korolev, a town near Moscow. The information was shared via a telegraph channel associated with the Moscow District Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities are treating the incident as a potential arson and are coordinating ongoing investigations to determine the precise ignition source and sequence of events.
The Ministry has stated that a technical examination will be conducted to establish the exact cause of the fire. This process will involve on‑site inspections, fire‑scene analysis, and forensic assessments to confirm whether any safety protocols were breached and to identify contributing factors that might explain how the fire began and spread through the residence.
Officials noted that the city prosecutor’s office is actively monitoring residents’ rights and welfare in the aftermath of the incident. Deputy Prosecutor Andrei Nekhoroshev was reported to be at the scene, overseeing the response and ensuring legal safeguards are in place as inquiries proceed.
Earlier, Telegram channel 112 reported that a firefighter and a civilian lost their lives as a result of the blaze in Korolev and that both casualties reportedly fell from a window during the incident. The authorities have not released full casualty figures publicly, and investigations are continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatalities.
According to updates from the press service of the regional directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the apartment affected by the fire is located at the 3rd entrance on the 14th floor. The building itself has 25 floors and is situated at Pionerskaya Street, 13, building 3. The incident prompted a coordinated response from emergency services, law enforcement, and municipal authorities, all working together to manage the scene, assist residents, and establish accountability through a formal inquiry. (Source: Moscow District Prosecutor’s Office; Ministry of Emergency Situations; DEA News)