Chimney Fire in Elva Municipality
A chimney fire was reported in the Elva municipality of Estonia, prompting a response from the fire department.
VUGD has received several calls about burning soot in home chimneys
The Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received multiple calls regarding burning soot in residential chimneys over the last day.
Garage burned down, chimneys ignited due to overheating
Overheating and poor chimney conditions led to fire incidents in Tartu and Jõgevamaa, causing significant work for local firefighters over the weekend.
In Vilkaviškis district, a chimney caught fire: a disabled man was carried out from the smoke-filled house
A disabled man was rescued from a smoke-filled house after a chimney fire in Vilkaviškis district.
A boiler exploded in Illi village, soot burned in Lapetukme chimney
A boiler explosion occurred in a residential garage in Illi village, Estonia, filling the basement and home with smoke, but thankfully no injuries were reported.
Dangerous fire at school. 120 people evacuated
A fire caused by soot in the chimney led to the evacuation of 120 individuals, including 110 students and 10 staff members, from a school in Mikołajki Pomorskie.
There may be a serious risk at home - Here’s how to protect yourself
As heating costs soar, many are relying on fireplaces, but improper use can significantly increase the risk of fire during extreme cold.