40-year-old man dies in fire in Sofiivska Borshchahivka — likely due to a short circuit in a charging station
A fire in an apartment in Bucha district claimed one life. We examine the facts, the causes and what this means for home safety — briefly and without panic.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 27, 2026 · 1 min read
What happened
A fire broke out in an apartment in the village of Sofiivska Borshchahivka (Bucha district), resulting in the death of a 40-year-old man. The police received a report of the blaze from units of the State Emergency Service (DSNS); the fire was extinguished promptly, but during an inspection rescuers discovered the homeowner's body.
Cause and context
It was preliminarily determined that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit in a charging station that was in the apartment. Final conclusions about the cause will be provided by experts after examinations.
Fire safety experts note that the increased use of portable batteries and other backup power equipment raises the likelihood of household fires if the equipment is faulty or used improperly.
"The fire was extinguished, but during the inspection of the premises rescuers found the homeowner's body."
— State Emergency Service (DSNS) / police report
Investigation
Investigators have opened a criminal case under Part 2 of Article 270 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This is a standard procedure to determine the cause of the fire and any possible violations of fire safety regulations.
What to do
This tragedy is a reminder about technical safety at home: check the condition of cables and chargers, use certified equipment, and do not leave the charging of battery packs unattended. If you see smoke or smell something burning — call 101 and the police immediately.
From here it is up to the experts and the investigation: their conclusions will provide a fuller picture, but already now it is worth acting preventively to reduce the risk of similar incidents in everyday life.
