Preventive event «House without fire»

January 21, 2026

"House without fire" – under this name, from January 26 to 31, a special preventive event of the Ministry of Emergency Situations will be held in the Gluboksky district.

The purpose of the event is to reduce the risks of fires in residential buildings and deaths from them. Ministry of Emergency Situations employees will inspect the fire safety of both residential buildings and outbuildings: bathhouses, garages, sheds, and will talk about the consequences of non-compliance with fire safety rules. Specialists will also remind about the inadmissibility of leaving young children unattended, the dangers of smoking, and the need to install autonomous fire alarms in living rooms.

The focus of the work will be on households and apartments of citizens most at risk of fires.

For reference: As of January 20, 2026, there have been 84 fires in the Vitebsk region, resulting in 12 deaths. In 70% of cases, smoking and alcohol intoxication were the contributing factors to deaths.

The main causes of fires remain: careless handling of fire, violation of rules for the operation of stove heating and heat-generating devices, violation of rules for the operation of electrical networks and electrical equipment.

The Dangers of Smoking and Alcohol:

Never smoke in bed: This is extremely dangerous, especially if you have consumed alcohol. Intoxication dulls the sense of danger, and the consequences can be irreversible.

Safe smoking area: If you smoke, do so in designated and safe areas, away from living spaces and flammable materials.

Thorough extinguishing: Always ensure that cigarettes or matches are completely extinguished.

Autonomous Smoke Detector (ASD) – Your Primary Protector

Life-saving: Installing an autonomous smoke detector is the most effective way to protect yourself and your family. This small device, costing only a few rubles, can timely alert you to smoke with a loud sound, providing precious minutes for evacuation.

Reaching everyone and explaining the importance of adhering to fire safety rules are the fundamental objectives of the planned event.

Do not be careless or negligent regarding your personal safety. Take care of yourself and your loved ones, and in case of an emergency, call 101 or 112.