Overview
- The Samara office of the Investigative Committee launched a criminal case on January 26 under Article 293 at the direction of regional chief Pavel Mikhailovich Oleynik.
- Regional prosecutors said a burst hot‑water pipe in the apartment above Kindergarten No. 58 caused the partial ceiling collapse.
- Twelve children were inside at the time, and authorities reported no injuries.
- Heating in the building was partially shut off as emergency crews worked at the scene.
- The city education department said children were moved to another facility, and the managing company stopped the leak and will handle repairs.