<p>Russia President Vladimir Putin on March visited the site of the deadly March 25 fire</a> in Kemerovo, which so far has claimed at least 64 lives</a>.</p><p>During the visit, Putin laid flowers at a memorial outside the mall, visited survivors in hospital and met with officials and citizens to discuss the causes and consequences of the blaze.</p><p>Nearby</a>, thousands of residents met in the central square in Kemerovo calling for the resignation of the local government as a result of its handling of the incident.</p><p>Investigators have said</a> that the fire alarm was switched off and emergency exits were blocked. Credit: President of Russia via Storyful</p><br />
