A person lost his life after non-observance of the safety rules at the exploitation of a thermal boiler

A person has lost his life as a result of violating the anti-centered rules when operating a thermal boiler. The case was reported on the morning of October 09, 2025 in a home in the city of Vulcănești, UTA Gagauzia. The call to service 112 was received at 11:11.

According to preliminary information, a 36 -year -old woman died, most likely following the inhalation of toxic gases from a thermal power plant connected to gas.

The IGSU specialists, who following the research carried out, intervened on the spot, established that the smoke exhaust channel was installed inappropriately. Fire in the house did not occur.

in this regard, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations comes with the following recommendations for the prevention of gas poisoning:

• Check the chimneys periodically, the ventilation systems, the gas supply facilities and only call for authorized specialists, for repair or assembly.

• Do not block the ventilation mouths in the rooms.

• Use only technically checked power stations and stoves and installed correctly.

• Ensure the constant ventilation of the rooms, especially those where installations connected to gas (stove, boiler, boiler) work.

• if you smell the gas, do not light the fire, do not operate the electric switches, ventilate the room immediately and call the 112 service.

• Install gas detectors to be warned in a timely manner.

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations reminds that compliance with simple prevention rules can save lives and prevent tragedies.