House damaged by explosion in Dagestan was built illegally

An apartment building caught fire after a gas explosion in the suburbs of Makhachkala. The bang occurred in an apartment on the fourth floor, after which the flames began to rapidly spread across the floors.
“The house was built illegally, unauthorized construction. It has not been put into operation,” local authorities said.
The total area of ​​the fire was 600 square meters. Rescuers evacuated 70 people and saved 10 residents.