Emergency mode was introduced in a settlement in Khabarovsk Krai due to a fire at a boiler house

In Khabarovsk Krai as a result of a fire at the boiler house in the working settlement of Vysokogorny in Vanino district, the heat supply has been disrupted and a state of emergency has been introduced. This was reported on February 14 in the Main Department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the region.

It is reported that the fire, which affected the roof, conveyor belt and partially electrical wiring, has been eliminated, there are no victims. The causes of the fire are being established. However, the operation of the boiler house has not been fully restored. At the facility two of the six boilers are launched, water circulation in the heating system is provided, the coolant was not drained.

"In the settlement of Vysokogorny flew MI-8 helicopter with a task force of the regional department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and rescuers. On the spot will be carried out clarification of the situation, assistance to local authorities in the liquidation of the consequences of violations of heat supply due to a fire in the boiler house", - stated in the message of the department in Telegram-channel.

Also in the locality organized house-to-house rounds. There is a temporary accommodation center, but there are no people in it at the moment.

January 22, it became known that in Biysk, Altai Krai, more than 8 thousand people were disconnected from heating because of the accident. Thus, 146 apartment buildings, where more than 8 thousand people live, and 15 social facilities were left without heat supply. A prosecutor's audit has been organized on this fact. The reasons for disconnection of heating are being established.