Characteristic Incidents for the Last Day

Incidents as of April 17:

Fire departments of Federal Fire Service of Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for the Republic of Tatarstan went on alert 74 times. Including burning garbage extinguishing – 7, dry grass extinguishing – 1, false alarms – 33, short circuit of wiring without burning – 3, singed meal – 3, cooperation with other services – 16, others – 1. Firefighters of the republic eliminated – 9 fires, 4 of them in residential sector.

Causes are: violation of fire safety rules during electrical equipment use – 2, careless handling of fire – 1, violation of fire safety rules during electrical household appliance use – 1, arson – 2, violation of electrical equipment installation rules – 1, carelessness when smoking – 1, ascertain – 1.

Missions of fire departments on rescuing at the elimination of the consequences of traffic accidents – 2 times.

Missions of voluntary fire protection units on fire fighting – 6.

Missions of search and rescue units of EMERCOM of RT – 6 times. Including: demercurization – 1, searching for people lost in the woods – 2, preventive talks – 2, others – 1.

Headquarters of EMERCOM of Russia for RT warn:

· do not abuse alcohol, never smoke in bed;

· do not leave children unattended, teach them basic rules of fire safety;

· never use faulty electrical wiring, do not overload the grid, use caution when using electric heaters;

· do not leave electrical and gas devices unattended.