Hold Your Breath… The Nightclub Blaze in Kostroma
Picture this: it’s a breezy November night in Kostroma, a city of roughly 270,000 souls, tucked 300 km northeast of Moscow along the Volga. Suddenly, a multi‑purpose spot known as Polygon – a café, club, and bar all rolled into one – erupts in flames.
Key Figures (and a Dash of Chaos)
- 13 unfortunate souls lost their life in the blaze.
- Revealed by the judicial Investigating Committee: “We’re still brushing up on the exact numbers of the dead and injured.”
- Local governor reports the fire was doused by 7:29 am (0429 GMT) and says five people were injured.
- Firefighters, armed with hoses, zip‑from the sky as the collapsed roof sputtered.
- Investigation tip: a flare gun might have sparked the inferno—yes, someone tossed a bright firecracker inside where it didn’t belong.
Law enforcement has already opened criminal proceedings, turning this smoky scene into a legal mystery. Stay tuned as police pieces together the story of how a club’s night of music turned into an overnight nightmare.
