A family of four died in a ferocious fire at their home on 21 February, police have announced. Firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at the ger in Bayanzurkh district at 17.30 on Wednesday. After extinguished the fire in 20 mins, the firefighters found the bodies of a woman (39), a man (49) as well as two children aged 5 months and seven years of age .

Although it is not known what triggered the fire, foul play is not suspected.