The fire broke out at the Lame Horse club in the city of Perm during an indoor fireworks display soon after 01:00 a.m. local time. "During the fire, 102 people died. Seven more have died in hospital," an Investigation Committee spokesman told RIA Novosti.
Perm Territory Governor Oleg Chirkunov has announced three days of mourning as of today.
"During the three days of mourning, Russian flags and Perm Territory flags will be flown at half mast. TV and radio stations and cultural establishments are asked to cancel all entertainment events and broadcasts during these days," the governor's press service said.
