Political analyst in hospital after couch suddenly catches fire.

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Evgeny Shurminov is a famous person. He writes about politics on Telegram. He also works as an expert and helps a research center. He won awards for his writing.

The 16-year-old blogger was hurt. His bottom was burned when his couch caught fire. This happened in Krasnogorsk.

A person at the hospital said it happened a few days ago. Shurminov was writing about the US president when it happened. He saw news that made him change his mind.

Firefighters came quickly. They put out the fire fast. They said the couch caught fire because it was spinning a lot.

Someone from the fire department said the fire was small. Shurminov was hurt a little. They said he should have worn better clothes to protect himself.

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Who is Evgeny Shurminov?

Evgeny Shurminov is a famous person who writes about politics on Telegram and works as an expert at a research center.

What happened to the 16-year-old blogger?

The 16-year-old blogger was hurt when his couch caught fire and burned his bottom.

What did firefighters say about the fire?

Firefighters said the fire was small and that the couch caught fire because it was spinning a lot.

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