Dozens die in Russia nightclub fire

Published: 7 December 2009 y., Monday
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A fire took hold in a packed nightclub in the Russian city of Perm. At least 86 people and possibly more didn't make it - they were killed as toxic smoke and flames swept through the nightclub. At least 134 others have been injured, some seriously.


Šaltinis: Reuters
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