In Ternopil short circuit the electrical outlet caused the fire in an apartment house
01 February at 15:00 in S. Great Hovyliv Terebovlya district, a short circuit of electrical outlet caused the fire in an apartment house. The fire destroyed 50 square meters lining the walls and household items. Material damage estimated in the amount of 50 thousand hryvnias. The fire was extinguished by the local population without the involvement of fire-rescue units. The Department of Public service of Ukraine on emergency situations in the Ternopil region urges citizens to pay greater attention fire protection residential sector. After all, as practice shows, the saturation of residential premises of a variety of electrical appliances shall be fire hazard even in case of the slightest violation of established fire safety regulations. To avoid fire in the house in time to unplug electrical devices from the network. Constantly work can only fridge and auxiliary heater. Pam’remember that just "click" switch is not enough. TV, PC’computer, music center, microwave oven, often remain in the "standby" - as if the appliance is switched off, and the panel illuminates a small indicator. However, many nodes of the device are under voltage. Before going to sleep or leaving the house such devices need mandatory’sure to disconnect it from the network. Cannot be connected to one outlet of many electrical devices. When the load is too high, the insulation in the wall hidden electrical wires may be damaged, causing a short circuit and fire. It can be caused by a malfunction of electrical appliances. Do not use electrical appliances with damaged insulation. Do not use faulty or self-made electrical fuses, check the wiring in the house, for this specialist and in case of detection of deficiencies – eliminate them. Impossible—to tie the wires in knots, nail them with nails or hang nails. Irons, tiles, electric kettles, samovars must be installed on incombustible stand away from curtains, Drapes and other combustible things. If there is a fire – do not be alarmed, remain calm. First disconnect the mains and immediately call the rescue service by phone "101".Ïåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
