On Thursday, November 6, an explosion occurred in an office building on Bohdan Khmelnytsky Street in the city of Ivano-Frankivsk, resulting in a fire. Rescuers quickly extinguished the flames, reports
“G.Main”referencing the Main Department of the State Emergency Service in Ivano-Frankivsk region.
According to preliminary information, the fire was caused by an explosion of the charging station in the premises, with an area of about 20 square meters. As a result, two people were injured, and one person was rescued by the rescuers.
During the evacuation, 40 people were rescued from the building. The fire was localized at 1:28 PM and fully extinguished at 1:32 PM.
Rescue Service tips for fire safety
- Do not leave charging stations unattended;
- Use only certified equipment;
- Do not overload devices beyond their capacity.
Earlier in a conversation with
“G.Main”, the brand manager of a company selling charging stations, Serhiy Silin, explained why charging stations catch fire in apartments.
An explosion occurred in the office building in Ivano-Frankivsk, leading to a fire and injuries. Rescuers quickly extinguished the flames, but two people were injured. Everyone was evacuated, and the fire was eliminated. Rescuers remind about the necessity to follow fire safety rules when using charging stations.