Two victims identified in Noginsk house fire

Teenager and young woman among victims of deadly blaze

Authorities have released the names of two victims who died in a house fire near Noginsk on Sunday. The victims have been identified as 16-year-old Artemiy Khoruzhev and 18-year-old Kseniya Solovyova.

Firefighters battled the blaze for over four hours

The fire broke out in a two-story wooden house in the village of Obukhovo, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) east of Moscow. Firefighters were called to the scene at around 11:30 p.m. local time and battled the blaze for over four hours before it was extinguished.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Investigators are looking into whether the fire was started by an electrical fault or by a discarded cigarette.

Victims were asleep when the fire started

According to preliminary reports, the victims were asleep when the fire started. They were unable to escape the burning building and died from smoke inhalation.

The fire has left the victims' families and friends in shock. They are trying to come to terms with the sudden and tragic loss of their loved ones.

The fire is a reminder of the importance of fire safety. It is important to have working smoke detectors in your home and to make sure that all electrical appliances are in good working order.