At least 37 fire victims in a shopping mall in Russia

At least 37 people have lost their lives due to a fire that fell in a Siberian city mall, Kemerovo, late Sunday hours.

Nearly 70 people are missing, 40 of whom are suspected to be children. And the wounded are about 43.

News agencies also reported that over 100 people were evacuated from the mall, where numerous cinemas, restaurants and shops are located.

Nothing is yet known about the causes of the fire. Television footage showed people jumping out of the windows of the mall, which was overwhelmed by smoke.

Kemerovo is located in a region known for producing coal, about 3,600km east of Moscow.