Spike in Fatal House Fires in Estonia Linked to Indoor Smoking and Alcohol
Tallinn, Estonia – The high number of fire-related deaths in the first two months of the year in Estonia has raised concerns among officials, with many attributing the tragedies to indoor smoking and alcohol consumption. According to Janika Usin, head of the prevention department at the Rescue Board, a clear pattern emerges in these incidents, with victims typically being older individuals who may have disabilities, live alone, and lack smoke detectors in their homes. Usin …