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25.06.2017
Lightning caused fire in Chanovskiy district
During a thunderstorm in the village of Orawka Chanovskiy district, Novosibirsk region lightning hit the outhouse. In the result of fire the wooden shed with inside Pets. Nearby is the house where this time was the hostess along with her daughter.
Daughter was awakened by a crackling noise and, upon discovering the fire, he hastened to withdraw animals from the barn and rushed to the aid of neighbors who called the fire brigade. Then the woman returned to the house to Wake the mother, but the mother in the house was not. Not knowing about the actions of her daughter, she went to the barn to get a few animals.
Despite the fact that firefighters quickly arrived to a call place, to escape the lady of the house failed. At the time of arrival of firefighters, shed over the whole area was in an open fire. Put out the fire and after the disassembly of the structure, firefighters found the dead mistress.
Conducted by investigators at the inspection, the alleged cause of fire was lightning caught in outbuildings. The barn, built of sleepers, broke instantly like a match.
To prevent fires caused by a thunderstorm, EMERCOM of Russia across the Novosibirsk region recommends to follow rules that will help to protect you and your home from the adverse effects of this natural phenomenon. It is proved that the risk of fires from lightning strikes is reduced with the use of lightning rods. During a thunderstorm, turn off located on the roofs of houses electrical appliances, do not stay in the open, but do not hide under trees.
Remember, standing trees and other tall objects, bodies of water, aerial appliances is a target for lightning.
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