Police and firefighters stated that the likely cause of the fire was an overturned gas heater. Social media users have shared unverifed videos which they claim belong to the accident.
🇨🇿💥🔥A fire broke out at the Kojot restaurant in Most, Czech Republic, and a propane butane gas cylinder exploded, causing multiple casualties #Czech Republic #explode #Fire #casualties #ACCIDENT pic.twitter.com/B10PbQtsoe
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The injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. More than 60 firefighters were engaged in bringing the fire under control.
While the investigation is underway, Interior Minister Vit Rakusan, who visited the site Sunday morning, said some 30 people were evacuated from the restaurant and a nearby apartment house. Most Mayor Marek Hrvol said it was the worst such tragedy in the city's recent history.
(With AP inputs)
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