The Committee has opened a criminal case into the deaths through negligence and fire safety violations.
With three theories circulating in the media, including a short-circuit, arson and a candle incident, four suspects have been detained for questioning.
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A woman lights a candle near the "Winter Cherry" shopping center, where the fire broke out.
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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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An EMERCOM fireman at work at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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"Winter Cherry" shopping center, where the fire broke out.
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The government task force formed to handle the situation in Kemerovo.
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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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The fire aftermath at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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Clearing the fire aftermath at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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EMERCOM firemen fight the flames at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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EMERCOM firemen at the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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Flowers and stuffed toys in front of the "Winter Cherry" shopping center.
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