On Magkaev Street, a garden near a house became the scene of a dramatic incident when a crane contacted a high voltage cable, causing a severe electrical burn to one person, according to a Telegram channel report and local broadcasts. Iryston TV provided the initial account of the event.
Residents nearby rushed to assist the man who was suddenly engulfed in flames, and the close-by wooden debris ignited as a result of the flash and heat. The fire quickly spread to the surrounding material, prompting neighbors to act swiftly to separate the injured individual from the hot surfaces and try to control the blaze with whatever was at hand.
The arrival of emergency responders followed shortly after, with ambulances and fire crews reaching the scene to assess injuries, contain the fire, and secure the area for onlookers and further operations. As the situation unfolded, crews coordinated to establish a safe perimeter and begin stabilization efforts for the victim.
Earlier reports indicated that a UAZ Patriot pickup had undergone repairs, and the fire department and regional authorities subsequently confirmed the incident in their updates. The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia in the Smolensk region provided the official feed about the fire and its suppression.
The incident occurred in the village of Novye Batek within the Smolensk region. The man was in a garage working on his SUV when a spark or contact with the electrical source ignited his clothing, leading to an explosion of the surrounding cladding on the garage interior. The sudden flash left him with burns and shock, a consequence of the high heat generated by the electrical arc.
Witnesses described a chaotic moment as the driver exited the garage to seek immediate help, attempting to douse the flames and remove burning garments. The man’s children, who observed the incident, alerted their mothers, who were away at work, prompting calls to emergency services and a rapid response from the neighborhood to assist until professional help could arrive.
Firefighters were able to bring the flames under control using standard extinguishing equipment and protective gear, with initial operations focused on cooling the affected areas and ensuring the structural integrity of the garage. Medical teams transported the injured man to a hospital for evaluation and treatment, where he remained under observation for burns of varying severity and shock related to the incident.