Two people died in Rostov-on-Don fire (VIDEO)

Two people died in a fire, which broke out at 10-storied hotel in Russia's downtown Rostov-on-Don, the pres service of the regional directorate of the Russian Ministry for Emergencies said.

The fire was localized at 15:15 local time, Interfax reported.

About 100 people were evacuated from the hotel and the nearby 5-storied building.