On January 3rd, around 2 AM, the rescue service received a report of an apartment fire in the village of Zaslonovo, Lepel District.

On January 3rd, around 2 AM, the rescue service received a report of an apartment fire in the village of Zaslonovo, Lepel District.

When rescuers arrived at the scene, open burning was observed in the apartment. As a result of the fire, the walls and ceiling were smoke-damaged, and property was destroyed.

The cause of the fire is being established. The considered version of the cause of the fire is careless handling of fire while smoking.

Dear citizens! Observe fire safety rules in everyday life, do not allow smoking in residential areas, and ensure that matches and cigarettes are extinguished after use. Install autonomous fire alarms in your 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!