On June 20, at approximately 7 a.m., the emergency services received a report of a car fire in the village of Slobodka, Lepel Selsoviet.
On June 20, at approximately 7 a.m., the emergency services received a report of a car fire in the village of Slobodka, Lepel Selsoviet.
Upon arrival at the scene, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) units observed smoke emanating from the engine compartment of a passenger car.
As a result of the fire, the engine compartment of a 2000 Citroën Xsara Picasso was destroyed.
A check is being conducted regarding this incident, and experts will determine the cause of the occurrence. According to statistics, in similar cases, the most frequent cause of fires is faulty vehicle wiring, leading to a short circuit.
The MES reminds vehicle owners of the importance of regularly diagnosing their vehicles at certified service stations and maintaining their vehicles in good working order.