As a result of the tragedy, 11 people died. Among the dead - eight men and three women. At the same time rescuers managed to save five people - three men and two women aged 50 to 90 years.

As reported by the NHK television channel, a fire in the densely populated quarter of Sapporo began at night.

At the same time more than 40 rescuers extinguished the fire almost 12 hours.

The cause of the ignition is still unknown.

According to local authorities, there were 16 elderly people in the house who received benefits for low-income.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, in Kiev on Thursday morning, February 1, near the metro station "Lukyanovskaya" lit up kiosk with flowers. Information about the victims has not yet been received. According to eyewitnesses, a kiosk is burning, which is located near the tram stop.