1995 Baku Metro fire

The 1995 Baku Metro fire broke out in the subway system of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, on 28 October, between the stations Ulduz and Nariman Narimanov. According to official figures, the fire killed 286 passengers (including 28 children) and three rescue workers, totaling 289, while 270 people were injured. The fire was deemed to have been caused by electrical malfunction but the possibility of deliberate sabotage was not excluded.

1995 Baku Metro fire

The 1995 Baku Metro fire broke out in the subway system of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, on 28 October, between the stations Ulduz and Nariman Narimanov. According to official figures, the fire killed 286 passengers (including 28 children) and three rescue workers, totaling 289, while 270 people were injured. The fire was deemed to have been caused by electrical malfunction but the possibility of deliberate sabotage was not excluded.