Friday night 's fire -- in the Ural Mountain area industrial city of Perm -- swept through a party in full swing at the Lame Horse , a local nightclub celebrating its eighth year in business . At least five people detained in relation to fire that destroyed Russian club . 109 people were killed when a performance artist used cold - steel pyrotechnical maces . Around 200 people were injured , with dozens were in critical condition . Shocked residents placed flowers outside the burned club in memory of the victims .
At least five people detained in relation to fire that destroyed Russian club . 109 people were killed when a performance artist used cold - steel pyrotechnical maces . Around 200 people were injured , with dozens were in critical condition . Shocked residents placed flowers outside the burned club in memory of the victims .