Cats, parrot, and chinchilla killed in Tatishchevo fire
A fire in Tatishchevo destroyed a home, killing several pets including cats, a parrot, and a chinchilla, while the homeowner escaped unharmed.
Apr 21, 2026 0
The fire claimed the lives of several pets, including cats, a parrot, and a chinchilla.
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In Tatishchevo, a house burned down last evening, killing several animals. This was reported on February 3 by the regional emergency ministry.
The fire report was received at the 112 emergency line at 18:10. A private wooden house was on fire, with the burning area covering 50 square meters. Four fire crews were dispatched to extinguish it.
The homeowner was in the house and was not injured. However, there were cats, a parrot, and a chinchilla — all the animals died. Preliminary, the cause of the fire may be a violation of the rules for using an electric heater.
Updated at 11:24:
Investigators worked at the scene. The cause of the fire was a short circuit in the electricity meter.
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