Faulty chimney causes seven deaths from gas poisoning in Penza
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- •Seven people died from gas poisoning in an apartment building near Penza on March 13, 2026.
- •The cause of the poisoning was identified as a faulty chimney in the building's heating system.
- •The Penza regional government decided to pay 1 million rubles to the families of each victim.
- •Investigations into the heating system's safety and compliance with regulations are ongoing.
- •The incident occurred in a residential apartment building in the Penza region.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the investigation finds negligence by the building management the management could face legal penalties and stricter safety inspections could be imposed on similar buildings in the Penza region.
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RURIA Novosti (RU)В Воронежской области в многоквартирном доме взорвался газRUInterfax (RU)Человек погиб при взрыве бытового газа в многоквартирном доме в Воронежской областиRUKommersant (RU)Родственникам погибших от отравления газом в Пензенской области выплатят по 1 млн рублейRURIA Novosti (RU)Несправный дымоход стал причиной гибели семи жителей Пензенской области