The fire at the grocery section of Narantuul market last Friday caused a death and a large to over 300 renters. 

The Investigation Division I of Bayanzurkh District Police have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of the fire while the prosecutor externally controls police activities. Police have conducted interviews regarding the fire based on the evidence and description of 16 people as victims and witnesses including the owners of Narantuul, the manager, organizers and employees.

Currently a thorough inspection of Narantuul market is in progress as a significant part of the market was destroyed by the fire. There are still a large amount of goods being kept in storehouses.

An investigation to determine the identity of the woman who was found dead at the scene of the fire revealed the victim was a member of the service staff at the market.