On September 15, at 14:35, the rescue service received a report of a house fire in the village of Verebki, Slobodskoye rural council.

On September 15, at 14:35, the rescue service received a report of a house fire in the village of Verebki, Slobodskoye rural council.

When rescuers arrived at the scene, open burning of the roof of the residential house was observed.

The house is a two-apartment log structure. As a result of the fire, the roof, ceiling, walls, and property in apartment No. 1 were partially damaged. In apartment No. 2, the property was not affected.

The cause of the fire is being established. *The considered version of the cause of the fire is the violation of the rules for the operation of electrical networks and electrical equipment (an iron was left unattended).*

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds: a fire can be avoided by observing fire safety rules. Do not operate faulty or dilapidated electrical wiring. When leaving home, turn off electrical appliances. The most effective means of detecting a fire in a house or apartment is an autonomous fire alarm. This device will react to the slightest smoke and help save lives and property! Observe fire safety rules – do not risk your life and property!