The Oktyabrsky and Leninsky districts of Irkutsk were named the safest from fire, with 88 fires each since the start of the year. By August 12, 377 fires had occurred in the city. They were most often in residential areas, with a notable rise in vehicle and retail fires. The material also explains the leading causes of fires and why electrical violations remain a major threat.
The Oktyabrsky and Leninsky districts of Irkutsk are the safest in terms of fire risk. In each of them, 88 fires have been registered since the beginning of the year as of today. In the Sverdlovsky District, 94 fires occurred over the same period, and in the Pravoberezhny District – 107 fires. In total, according to the Department of Supervisory Activities of the Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry, 377 fires occurred in Irkutsk as of August 12, which is 6 fewer than the figure for the same period last year.The largest number of fires traditionally occurs in the residential sector (185). Much more often than a year ago, vehicle fires were recorded this year – 85 cases compared with 66 incidents last year. The number of fires at retail facilities also increased this year – 30 cases, whereas 23 fires occurred there last year. Fires in industrial and administrative premises were recorded 27 times this year. Another 50 cases were due to fires in garbage containers.
Among the causes of fires, electrical causes related to the use of wiring and heating appliances are the most common. If last year in mid-August electrical causes led to 104 fires, then as of today 114 fires have already been registered. The most common cause of fires remains careless handling of fire - 160 fires. Arson caused 67 fires, and faulty stoves – 16 fires.
Based on materials from the press service of the Irkutsk city administration.