IGSU has inspected 1,771 stoves and flues since the start of the cold season

More than 7,000 people in the Republic of Moldova have received information about the risks of fire and poisoning from combustion products, according to a report published by the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) on 2 November 2026. The activities, carried out since 1 October 2026, included inspecting stoves and providing recommendations on using heating systems safely.

What does the inspection report include?

Rescuers and firefighters have visited 2,661 private households since the start of the cold season, which the report dates to 1 October 2026. As part of these activities, specialists inspected the condition of 1,771 stoves and smoke flues.

IGSU also mentions activities carried out from 22 to 28 October 2026, when staff assessed fire risks in households. Residents received information about the dangers of using stoves and heating systems improperly.

The report includes more than 5,100 information leaflets distributed to the public. IGSU staff also issued 1,837 notices on compliance with fire-safety rules.

What do rescuers recommend for using heating systems?

IGSU recommends inspecting stoves and chimneys before using them to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. The measures outlined by rescuers concern both the condition of the systems and how they are used and how rooms are ventilated.

In an emergency, IGSU urges people to call the 112 Emergency Service immediately. The institution’s recommendations cover stoves, boilers, electrical appliances and other sources of heat.

• Check stoves and chimneys before use and repair any cracks.

• Extinguish the fire in the stove before going to bed.

• Clean chimneys and smoke flues regularly.

• Do not overheat stoves or other heating systems.

• Keep flammable materials away from sources of heat.

• Do not use defective or makeshift stoves, boilers or electrical appliances.

• Ventilate rooms regularly and use all heating sources correctly.