A woman suffered burns as a result of violating the fire prevention rules when operating the stove

in the afternoon of November 16, 2025, firefighters from the north of the country were requested to intervene in a fire in a household in Hădărăuți village, Ocnita district. The call to Service 112 was received at 15:17.

According to the first information, a deflagration took place in the home after the owner, a 57-year-old woman, tried to light the fire in the stove using a highly flammable liquid. As a result of the explosion, she suffered second and third degree burns on her face. The victim was picked up by the medical team and transported to the district hospital, her condition being classified as medium-serious.

Two crews of rescuers and firefighters intervened on the scene. When they arrived, they established that following the explosion a fire occurred in the kitchen of the home, where the flames affected the material goods inside it.

following the research carried out, it was established that the most likely cause of the situation is non-compliance with fire protection rules when operating the stove.

in this context, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations warns the population about the importance of complying with safety and fire prevention rules. Specialists warn that the use of easily flammable liquids, such as gasoline, oil or lamp gas, to light the fire in the stove is strictly prohibited, as it can cause fires or explosions with serious consequences for health and life.

in the last 24 hours, rescuers and firefighters intervened in 20 risky situations.