Rostov Region, February 8, 2026, DON24.RU. In Sukhoi village, Proletarian district, an 84-year-old man lost his home due to a faulty stove. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia in charge of the Rostov region. The homeowner lit the stove overnight and then went to sleep in the summer kitchen. In the morning, when he opened the door, he discovered the room was filled with thick smoke. Neighbors called firefighters for help. Rescuers quickly extinguished the fire on an area of 56 square meters. m. A total of seven people and two pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire. No one was injured after the fire. The press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry in charge of the Rostov region said: “As the investigator of the Russian Emergencies Ministry has determined, the cause of the fire was a malfunction of the stove's heating system.” Rescuers remind people in the area that it is unacceptable to leave melting stoves unattended or in the care of children. Device repairs should only be trusted to professionals. Do not use flammable or flammable liquids for ignition. Also, you should not heat it three hours before going to bed or dry things on the stove.
