On the night of October 19 at 03:39 a fire broke out in the village of Stary Kropyvnyk, Drohobytsky district.
As it turned out at the scene, people lit the fireplace in the evening. But already in the morning people were woken up by their dog. The owners did not understand what had happened, because everything was in smoke. Without wasting time, people went outside and called rescuers. When emergency crews arrived, the house was engulfed in flames.
At 04:38 the fire was localized and at 05:15 it was extinguished.
A residential building was destroyed by fire.
11 rescuers and 3 units of special equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.
No one was injured as a result of the fire.
To prevent fires, it is important to observe the following safety measures:
• make sure that the fireplace or stove is regularly cleaned of ash and plaque. This helps reduce the risk of ignition of internal deposits;
• use only fuel intended for a fireplace or stove;
• make sure that the room where the fireplace or stove is located is well ventilated;
• never leave a lit fireplace or stove unattended.
Remember that safety is always a priority, so take appropriate safety precautions and avoid situations that could lead to a fire.