Kursk investigators sound alarm over rise in deadly fires in cold
With the onset of cold weather in the Kursk region, the number of household fires with tragic consequences, including the death of children, is growing every year
The Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia in the region recalled that the cause of most such incidents is human negligence when handling fire, electrical appliances and furnaces.
This is confirmed by a series of recent tragedies. In the village of Pervomaysky Zheleznogorsk district, investigators establish the circumstances of the death of a 68-year-old man whose body was found after extinguishing a fire on November 10. And in the village of Nikolskoe Solntsevo district on the fact of a night fire in a residential building, a criminal case was opened on the fact of causing death by negligence to two or more persons - a 62-year-old man and an 87-year-old woman died there.
To prevent further tragedies, investigators urged citizens to strictly follow safety rules. In particular, it is necessary to monitor the serviceability of wiring and equipment, timely repair of furnaces and not use homemade heaters. When leaving the house, it is important to check if all appliances are turned off and if the stove is blocked. Special attention is paid to children: they cannot be left unattended and must be taught the rules of fire management. Investigators emphasize that the fire does not occur by itself, and it can be prevented.
