Fatality in a Sauna: Tragic Illegal Mining Incident in Irkutsk

A man’s body was found following a fire in a sauna where mining rigs were operating in the Irkutsk region. Bratsk TV reveals that the wiring was never designed to handle such high-capacity equipment, leading to a short circuit. Fire crews arrived but could not contain the blaze in time, and the owner became trapped by the flames.

Investigators learned the victim had set up similar installations before, disregarding safety guidelines. Neighbors reported continuous fan noise and sporadic power outages. This tragedy again highlights the dangers of hooking up powerful crypto-mining systems to underqualified electrical grids, especially in private or makeshift structures.

Local authorities and utility providers urge residents to grasp the potential risks. They emphasize that any rewiring projects require professional oversight, and mining conducted without adequate safety measures poses a direct threat to lives and property.