In Illi village, located in Nõo municipality, a boiler explosion was reported in the evening at a residential property where smoke emanated from the garage above the boiler room. Although there were signs of smoke, the family was evacuated safely and no flames were visible initially. Emergency services arrived on the scene to assess the situation and discovered that the explosion inside the boiler had filled the basement with smoke and affected the main house as well, but remarkably, the boiler itself was undamaged.

The local fire brigade quickly established control over the situation, ensuring the safety of the residents. Although the boiler explosion created a hazardous scenario with smoke filling the property, the absence of any fire allowed for a swift response without the risk of spreading flames. Medical personnel also assessed the family on-site to ensure they were unharmed, underlining the prompt response of emergency services in potentially dangerous situations.

The incident highlights the importance of having proper safety measures in place for residential heating systems. Homeowners must be vigilant about the condition of their heating equipment, as even minor malfunctions can lead to explosive scenarios. Following this incident, it is likely that local authorities may conduct further inspections of similar systems in the area to ensure the safety of residents and prevent such occurrences in the future.