Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Five Uzbek citizens have died as a result of a fire on a farm in Tatarstan.

On the night of 24 December, a fire broke out at the livestock complex of the LLC "Mir" in Yelabuga district of Tatarstan.

According to preliminary data, six people died in the incident, five of whom were citizens of Uzbekistan, reports the Consulate General of Uzbekistan in Kazan.

Consulate staff have traveled to the site to identify the victims and confirm their identities.

"Russian law enforcement agencies are conducting an investigation. The Consulate General has taken control of the situation and is in close contact with the competent authorities and medical institutions," the statement clarified.

According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), 39 people were in the building. 33 people were able to exit the building on their own, while one person was injured. The preliminary cause of the fire is believed to be a violation of electrical equipment operation rules.