Georgien / Georgia
2008
Tbilisi.
The fire on Lilo Market was spread to about 1000 square meters. After the fire
was brought under control, firemen discovered a dead body in one of the shops.
Witnesses said the roof of the building had collapsed on top of him. 12 persons
were injured. - Lilo market director Gia Kvaratskhelia spoke about possible
reasons of causing fire. New Year goods were brought by one of the trader. After
switching the heater, firework may have dropped on it and it caused explosion.
Fire was spread exactly from the department of toys. 11.12.2008
Source:
"Fire being extinguished on Lilo Market", 11.12.2008, http://www.geotimes.ge/index.php?m=home&newsid=14104
"Biggest Georgian Fair is on Fire", 11.12.2008, http://news-en.trend.az/cis/georgia/1367732.html
"One killed, 12 injured in Tbilisi market blaze", 11.12.2008, http://en.rian.ru/world/20081211/118811659.html