In Pisochyn (Kharkiv region), a fire broke out in a private house, the fire engulfed 150 square meters, five people were killed, the press service of the State Emergency Service in Kharkiv region has reported.

"Rescuers found the bodies of five dead men and four children during the extinguishing. One child was injured. A cat was also rescued from a burning house," the State Emergency Service informs.

Rescuers extinguished the fire together with the local fire brigade. The fire has been extinguished.

The causes of the fire are being determined.