Wednesday, June 18, 2025, around 2:30 p.m., in the neighbourhood Chopin Airport in Warsaw There was a fire that put emergency services on their feet. Fire appeared in the Institute of Aviation complex, 1 of the most crucial investigation institutions related to the aviation manufacture in the country.
Both fire scaleand location of the object – in close proximity to the largest airport in Poland – resulted in fast mobilisation of services. 15 fire brigades were sent to the site, including both the units of the State Fire Department and the Volunteer Fire Department.
Evacuation and fast consequence of the services
According to information provided by Captain Wojciech Kapczyński of the PSP Municipal Command in Warsaw, rescue operations began immediately after notification. First of all, evacuation of 25 people from a close building.
Firefighters focused on fire origin location and site security before the fire spreads further. So far, no reported victimsas confirmed by the first findings of the services.
Smoke visible from many districts of Warsaw
The flames were accompanied by dense piles of black smokewhich hovered over the city and were visible even from distant areas of Warsaw. net users published photos and recordings from different districts on social media, where smoke was clearly noticeable, causing concern among the inhabitants of the capital.
No disruption of air traffic
Institute of Aviation It's right next to Fryderyk Chopin Airport in Warsaw, which raised concerns about the possible impact of the event on port operations. But so far there is no evidence of any suspension of air operations. The airport works usually and passenger traffic takes place as planned.
The site is being extinguished and secured
When the article was published services proceed to carry out firefighting activities. They focus on putting out the fires and air monitoring In the neighborhood. The site has been secured and PSP units stay in place until the threat is full eliminated.
The origin of the fire has not yet been determined – in accordance with the procedure, the case will be dealt with by fire experts, and further investigations will be carried out by the applicable services. No hypothesis is excluded, although at this phase of the investigation there is no basis for indicating a circumstantial scenario.
Warnings to Residents
Despite the fast consequence of the services, Firemen appeal to residents of surrounding settlements be careful. In particular, it is recommended that:
- Avoidance of presence close the scene,
- Close windowsif there is inactive smoke in the air,
- Limiting outdoor activity, especially for people with respiratory diseases, children and seniors.
These are standard recommendations for this kind of event, aimed at minimise the hazard of smoke poisoning or vulnerability to possibly harmful substances.
The importance of the Institute of Aviation for Poland
Institute of Aviation is 1 of the key investigation institutions in Poland, of large importance for the improvement of aviation and space technologies. There are laboratories and investigating halls where R & D projects are carried out in cooperation with national and abroad partners – including defence and civilian industries.
Security of specified facilities is strategic, which explains the immediate and coordinated consequence of emergency services. Each event of this kind can affect not only local security, but besides investigation and industrial activities at national level.
Immediate consequence of services – an example of an effective rescue system
The fire at Chopin Airport is another case that shows efficiency and readiness of Warsaw emergency services. Thanks to a fast reaction, we managed to:
- prevent the spread of fire to adjacent buildings,
- avoid victims,
- conduct a smooth evacuation,
- maintain the operation of the aerodrome without disruption.
This is not only evidence of well-functioning procedures, but besides evidence of experience and professionalism of PSP and TSO services In the capital.
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A fire at Chopin Airport. Evacuation at the Institute of Aviation, 15 guards on site
