Two people died in a fire in Tulcea. Firefighters warn about the risks of using defective electrical cables.

Last night, the Delta Emergency Situations Inspectorate in Tulcea was alerted via a 112 call about a fire on Neptun Street, where smoke was seen coming from a residence. The Tulcea Fire Department quickly intervened and extinguished the fire, which was affecting plastic materials, releasing a large amount of smoke. Unfortunately, inside the apartment, an 89-year-old woman and her 57-year-old son were found unconscious. The SAJ and SMURD doctors attempted resuscitation maneuvers, but without success, they were declared deceased. It is estimated that the fire was caused by a defective electric cable. The ISU Tulcea firefighters warn citizens about the risks of using defective electric cables and improvisations, which can lead to devastating fires. It is recommended to purchase cables from reliable sources and to avoid overloading the electrical network.