Over 40 people evacuated from burning school in Komi

Over 40 people, including children, were evacuated from a school that caught fire in the Republic of Komi, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations said in a statement.

Report informs via the Russian media that the incident occurred in the village of Griva. At least 44 people, including 38 children, were evacuated from the building by a fire alarm after the roof of the educational establishment caught fire.

The fire has been localized with 18 people and 6 pieces of equipment involved in extinguishing the blaze.

According to preliminary data, no one was injured as a result of the incident. There is no information available at this time about the cause of the fire; other circumstances of the incident have not been reported.