In a morning incident on December 20, 2023, a VAZ car erupted in flames on Slepneva Street in Yaroslavl, Russia. A bystander, dressed in military uniform, attempted to intervene with a fire extinguisher but was unsuccessful, inadvertently causing it to fall into the fire. Undeterred, the individual resorted to using snow to extinguish the flames, but the fire was ultimately brought under control by firefighters who arrived promptly. The VAZ car suffered extensive damage, affecting its entire area, and nearby, a Honda's headlights, bumper, hood, and radiator grille also incurred harm. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties, and emergency services successfully quelled the blaze by 7:35 a.m.