On January 10, at 3:28 p.m., rescuers received a call about a fire in the village of Verkhnya Bilka, Lviv District, in a wooden residential building.
When firefighters arrived at the scene, the house was partially engulfed in flames. There was a threat of the fire spreading to neighboring buildings.
At 16:38 the fire was localized and at 17:37 it was extinguished.
The body of the owner, born in 1948, was found at the scene of the fire.
A residential building was destroyed by fire.
Saved: a neighboring residential building and a summer kitchen.
13 rescuers and 3 units of special equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.
A faulty heater could be the likely cause of the ignition.
To prevent fires, it is important to observe the following safety measures:
• Carefully inspect the heaters for damage or signs of malfunction.
• Never leave heaters unattended.
• Place heaters at a safe distance from combustible materials.
• Plug heaters directly into outlets, avoiding the use of extension cords or splitters.
Following these simple safety rules can greatly reduce the risk of fire associated with the use of heaters.