On November 5th, in the early morning hours, around 4:50 AM, an emergency report of a fire was received at the Regional Police Department - Aytos. The signal alerted to flames that had erupted in an apartment located on the third floor of an apartment building. The building, which became the scene of the incident, is located on the central street "Chudni Skali" in Aytos. The owner of the affected apartment is an 81-year-old resident of the city.
Firefighters arrived at the scene within minutes of the signal. A team of one fire truck and three firefighters managed to control the fire and extinguish the flames. Fortunately, thanks to the firefighters_q_ quick response, the damage has been limited.
Initial data from the investigation of the incident indicates an electrical malfunction as the most likely cause of the fire. It is assumed that a short circuit in the electrical installation of the dwelling caused the fire. The investigation continues to determine all the circumstances surrounding the fire.