St. Petersburg driver saves car by pulling burning generator away

A driver faced a dangerous moment in St. Petersburg when a burning generator sparked a fire behind a Gazelle. Eyewitnesses reported that the driver acted quickly, pulling the burning machine out of the vehicle with his bare hands in a bid to prevent a larger disaster. Telegram channel Mash on the Moika published footage and details of the incident, noting that the man managed to save the car from serious damage. According to the report, only a small portion of the body, about half a square meter, sustained scorching. The scene unfolded in seconds, and fire crews arrived promptly to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported at the scene, and the driver’s quick actions were credited with preserving most of the vehicle. The incident underscores how a rapid response can limit damage when a vehicle experiences an onboard electrical fire.