A fire at a trade depot in the Urals city of Perm early on Thursday killed eight people, thought to be immigrant workers, Russian emergencies services reported.
Three people were injured. Regional emergencies spokesman Oleg Zugeyev said the fire engulfed an area of 6,000 sq m (64,580 sq ft).
Over 100 firefighters are extinguishing the fire, which has by now been localized.
An investigation is underway.
NIZHNY NOVGOROD, February 10 (RIA Novosti)
