In the Kyiv region, a household gas explosion occurred in a residential building; a 73-year-old man was injured

In the Kyiv region, a household gas explosion occurred in a residential building; a 73-year-old man was injured

In the village of Kalyta in the Kyiv region, a domestic gas explosion occurred in a residential building, as a result of which an elderly man was injured.

This was reported by the State Emergency Service of the Kyiv Region.

The incident occurred on April 12 at 16:15 in an apartment on the first floor of a four-story building on Molodizhny Lane. The explosion caused a fire, which rescuers promptly extinguished at 16:33. During operations at the scene, SES personnel discovered the injured owner born in 1951. The man was handed over to medics for assistance.

Currently, specialists are determining the exact causes of the explosion and the extent of damage to the residential premises. Rescuers urge citizens to strictly adhere to the rules for operating gas equipment, especially amid frequent power supply disruptions.