On December 26, at 4:08 PM, rescuers received a report of a fire in Novoyavorivsk on Stepan Bandera Street, Yavoriv District. The fire occurred in an apartment on the fourth floor of a nine-story residential building.
Rescuers from Novoyavorivsk quickly arrived at the scene. A mattress was burning over an area of 0.5 square meters. Due to the smoke, two residents were evacuated from the apartment. After being examined by medics, they declined hospitalization.
The fire was localized by 4:24 PM and fully extinguished by 4:28 PM.
A cigarette butt is believed to have caused the fire.
Tips to Prevent Fires from Cigarette Negligence
- Avoid smoking in bed or on soft furniture.
- Always fully extinguish cigarette butts; do not throw them in the trash or on the ground.
- Double-check that the cigarette is completely out.
- Remember: even a small cigarette butt can lead to a large fire.