Injuries from Firefighting Attempt in Kozlove

A fire broke out in the Berezivka district of Odesa region at an abandoned private residence. During an attempt to extinguish the flames independently, a woman was injured, suffering burns. This was reported by the State Emergency Service.

The incident occurred yesterday, June 25, in the village of Kozlove. On Hryhoriy Skovoroda Street, dry grass and bushes were burning on the grounds of an abandoned property. Firefighters, along with the local fire brigade, managed to contain the blaze. During the independent firefighting effort, a 77-year-old woman sustained burns to her right leg.

"The fire was extinguished over an area of 0.05 hectares. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no damages have been reported. One unit of equipment and five rescuers were engaged from the State Emergency Service, while the local fire team contributed one unit of equipment and two personnel," the statement said.