A resident of the Pilninsky district narrowly escaped death after igniting a bathhouse with gasoline.

      June 16, 2026 17:58 Incidents In the village of Mozharov, the visit to the bathhouse nearly turned fatal for an elderly woman. An alarming call to the fire department came in when smoke had already begun to spread through the premises. As established by the investigators of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the cause was the fateful decision of the 66-year-old owner to light the stove using gasoline. The flammable liquid ignited instantly, and flames spread to the woman's clothing and skin. Thanks to the quick reaction of relatives who were nearby, the tragedy was averted. They quickly extinguished the fire and completely put it out before professional firefighters arrived on the scene. The fire managed to destroy the finishing on an area of about two square meters. The victim is currently being treated at the Pilninskaya Central District Hospital. Medical staff are providing her with all necessary assistance, and the woman's condition is being clarified. It was previously reported that fatalities from fires have increased in the Nizhny Novgorod region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+