Since the beginning of the year, there have been over 1,200 cases of fires resulting from faulty electrical grids or appliances. This was stated by Vladyslav Bahniuk, a representative of the Department of Civil Protection and Preventive Activities of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine, during a briefing at the Ukraine Media Center, as reported by UNN.
Uncertified, self-made electrical appliances, and damaged insulation are common causes of fires. Such devices should never be used. Self-repair or the use of damaged appliances can also lead to fires.
The State Emergency Service warns:
- do not use a large number of adapters and do not overload them;
- do not use swollen power banks and batteries, as they may explode;
- use gas burners only for heating food in well-ventilated rooms;
- generators should be installed at a distance of 6 meters or more.
Actions to take in case of fire:
- call 101;
- if there is no heavy smoke, use fire extinguishing agents – water, fire extinguisher;
- if firefighters are called to enclosed courtyards, ensure that rescuers can reach the fire site unhindered.