On February 27, at approximately 2 a.m., rescuers received a report of a fire at a private residential house in the village of Dvor Toronkovichi, Lepel district.
On February 27, at approximately 2 a.m., rescuers received a report of a fire at a private residential house in the village of Dvor Toronkovichi, Lepel district.
Upon the rescuers' arrival at the scene, the house was observed to be engulfed in flames, with the roof and walls having collapsed. During the firefighting operations, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations discovered the burnt body of the homeowner, born in 1959.
As a result of the fire, the house was destroyed.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. The considered version of the cause of the fire is careless handling of fire while smoking by the deceased.
Violation of fire safety rules due to careless handling of fire while smoking heads the list of causes of fires that resulted in fatalities. In 2022 alone, 16 fires occurred in the Lepel district due to this cause, claiming the lives of 3 people. Behind each figure lies not only a life cut short but also broken family destinies: someone lost a son, someone – a father… For some, it is just a number, as most are convinced that it will not affect them, that it happened somewhere far away in another city, on another street… And only when disaster strikes home does a person begin to think that this could have been avoided if…
Rescuers believe that fires caused by smoking can be prevented without any cost. If you or your relatives cannot completely quit the harmful habit, eliminate smoking in your home. If your neighbor is fond of not only smoking but also abusing alcohol – raise the alarm. There is a time bomb next to you. As a rule, the scenario "Drank. Smoked. Fell asleep" plays out. Statistics confirm this.
Dear citizens! Observe fire safety rules in everyday life, do not allow smoking in residential premises, and ensure that matches and cigarettes are extinguished after use. Install autonomous fire alarms in living rooms, which will promptly notify you of danger in case of a fire. And remember: one unextinguished cigarette can ruin a life, and not just one!
Take care of yourself and your loved ones!