On June 22, at 19:26, the rescue service received a report of a car fire in a garage on 3rd Zalinenaya Street in the town of Lepel.

When rescuers arrived at the scene, the garage was observed to be on fire, with a threat to the house.

As a result of the fire, the garage was destroyed, along with the Ford Focus car inside. The wall cladding in the house was damaged.

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 (short circuit of the car's electrical wiring).

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminds vehicle owners that it is necessary to regularly carry out vehicle diagnostics at certified service stations and to keep their vehicles in good working order.