In the Odesa region, specifically in the city of Kilia in the Izmail district, a curious incident occurred on Peremohy Street — a gas-air mixture explosion in one of the apartments caused a fire of household goods. The news was released by the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in the Odesa region through 'Glavkom'.
Rescuers arrived at the scene and found partial destruction of partitions in the apartment, as well as a fire.
Elimination of Consequences and Rescue of Victims
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and rescued two victims — a man and a woman, who were handed over to medics for assistance.
😱 According to local media reports, the gas cylinder exploded in a Kilia apartment and caused damage not only there but also in adjacent premises. Currently, a fire is ongoing in the houses on Peremohy Street as a result of the explosion. There is currently no information available about the condition of the victims.
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Suspected Cause of the Explosion and Call for Compliance with Safety Rules
According to rescuers, the probable cause of the explosion may be non-compliance with fire safety rules when using gas equipment.
'To extinguish the fire, we involved three fire trucks and seven rescuers. We remind citizens once again how important it is to adhere to safety rules when using gas equipment. Take care of your safety and the safety of your loved ones!' - rescuers urge.
Similar Incidents in Ukraine
It is worth noting that on October 28, a similar incident occurred in Khmelnytskyi — a household gas explosion on Terpol Street, also leading to undesirable consequences.
As a result of the gas-air mixture explosion in the Odesa apartment, a fire occurred, injuring two residents who received necessary medical assistance. Authorities urge citizens to comply with safety rules when operating gas equipment to avoid similar accidents in the future.