Over 1,300 Ukrainians have died in fires since year-start

Over 1,300 Ukrainians have died in fires since year-start

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Fire has killed 1,322 people in Ukraine since the beginning of the year.

This is reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

"Since the beginning of the year, 1,322 people have died and 1,246 people have been injured in fires in Ukraine," the statement reads.

According to the firefighters, the main causes of fires and, consequently, the death of people are negligence of citizens and disregard for the basic fire safety rules in everyday life.

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