Two Cars Burn in Voronezh Courtyard Amid Fire, One Explodes

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In the Pridonsky microdistrict of Voronezh, a pair of vehicles in a residential building courtyard were consumed by flames. One car erupted in a fiery blast during the blaze. A Telegram channel named Mine and yours Voronezh published footage of the incident.

The clip captured by residents from a nearby high-rise shows a car engulfed in flames before its explosion. At the moment of the blast, a plume of fire rose to the height of the building’s fourth floor. A Renault parked nearby also caught fire. Firefighters arrived and began extinguishing the flames, with the fire reported at 14:33 on Sunday. According to the press service of the regional Ministry of Emergencies, the blaze was knocked down within about a quarter of an hour, and no injuries were reported.

Earlier in Tomsk, a driverless garbage truck rolled downhill, struck a parked Lada Granta, and then collapsed. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about autonomous vehicle safety and parking lot hazards in urban settings.

Authorities are investigating the Voronezh event to determine the cause of the ignition and to assess any potential risks to nearby residents or vehicles. Local residents are reminded to maintain safe distances during any fire and to follow guidance from emergency crews on scene. The situation highlights the importance of rapid response, disciplined traffic control around emergency sites, and the need for robust fire prevention measures in densely populated courtyards. Reporters note that the rapid spread of flames can lead to secondary explosions, making timely access for responders crucial. Citations: MK Voronezh, Mine and yours Voronezh.

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