A fire that started in a residential building in the coastal city of Bourgas caused the death of two people and the injury of 19 more.

Firefighters are examining the site for a second time to find out the causes of the incident.

Nearly 220 people were evacuated shortly after the fire started on the morning of February 2.

Most of the people already left hospital but eight were still in need of treatment, Darik Radio reported.

Several officers were also hurt, while trying to extinguish the fire. The life of none is in danger.

A married couple died in the incident.

The reason for the fire is still unclear.  A forgotten lit cigarette or objects set on fire somewhere in the building feature among the options investigators are working on.