In Krasnodar, a dramatic incident unfolded when a woman set fire to her friend’s car using a mattress. The event was documented by Notebook Krasnodar, which reported the unusual and heated confrontation that followed a night of alcohol consumption.
According to the accounts, the 55-year-old woman visited her friend after drinking. A dispute quickly escalated into a verbal argument. After the confrontation, the woman returned to her own vehicle, drove to the attacker’s garage, and began a reckless act of arson. Inside the garage, she used branches and a mattress in an effort to ignite the man’s UAZ Patriot SUV. The scene was described as chaotic, with flames gaining intensity as the improvised fuel and materials caught fire, creating a dangerous blaze. The incident drew immediate police attention and prompted an emergency response from fire services. The damage from the fire was estimated at 1.5 million rubles, and investigators opened a criminal case under the charge of damage or intentional destruction of property. Authorities noted that the perpetrator could face up to five years in prison, depending on the evolving findings of the investigation and the assessment of intent and precautions taken. (Notebook Krasnodar)
In a separate incident along the highway near Sheregesh in the Kemerovo region, a driver reportedly did not realize that his car was on fire while traveling. The vehicle continued for some distance before the driver managed to pull over. Paramedics arrived and provided assistance, but the car was eventually consumed by flames. The aftermath highlighted the risks of vehicle fires on busy roadways and the need for rapid emergency response. (Notebook Krasnodar)
Earlier reports indicated that a public bus also caught fire in the Kemerovo region, underscoring a sequence of fire-related incidents that prompted regional authorities to review safety measures and emergency protocols. (Notebook Krasnodar)