An elderly man died in a fire near Kharkiv.

A man died in a fire in the Kharkiv region.

This was reported by the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Kharkiv region, as conveyed by "Dumka".

According to the rescuers, on December 29 at 12:15 PM, a report was received about a fire on the premises of a private household in the village of Khroly in the Kharkiv district.

Upon arrival, firefighters determined that a living room in the house was on fire, covering an area of 10 square meters.

The fire was brought under control by 1:35 PM.

As a result of the fire, an 80-year-old man lost his life. The cause of the ignition is currently being investigated.