Wednesday evening in Rzeszów brought a drama that shook the full local community. As a consequence of the fire in a 12-storey tower on Popiełuszko Street, a 14-year-old girl died. The fire broke out on the 4th floor, forcing hundreds of people to flee their homes.
Fire in the heart of the neighborhood. Hundreds of residents were evacuated
A tragic event occurred Wednesday nightwhen in 1 of the apartments on the 4th level of the tower on Popieluszko Street in Rzeszów There's a fire. About 250 people was evacuated from the 3 staircases of the building.
Some residents managed to leave the blocks alone, however, many — especially from higher floors — needed aid from rescuers. Large smoke prevented them from moving on their own, which forced the intervention of firefighters who evacuated residents utilizing specialized equipment.
Fire in Rzeszów. A 14-year-old girl died in an flat on Popiełuszki 2.Confirmed death victim and hospitalized wounded
Tragic information she provided Soviet Police, confirming that due to the fire 14-year-old girl died. It's the only fatality of the incident, however. eight another people went to the hospitalof which Three Children.
Several residents received medical assistance on siteand for those most affected by the event provided intellectual support.
A long-term rescue. Firefighters fought fire till night
Rescue activities active 22 units of the State Fire DepartmentThat worked late nights. How he informed Captain Marcin Czerwonka, the action included not only extinguishing the flames, but besides accurate area search and wind.
The fire was yet completely extinguishedHowever, many apartments have been severely damaged. In particular, those in the immediate vicinity of the fire outbreaks – on the 4th and 5th floors – suffered the most.
Witness relations: “There is simply a massacre in another apartments”
One of the residents of the block reported in an interview with journalists:
– All doors are balanced. I wasn't home at the time of the fire. I got here before 10:00, but then the fire was already in its final phase. I went to my friends' place to spend the night. Now I'm here for my meds. You gotta work.
Male lives on 11th floor and – as he himself acknowledged – The situation in his place isn't even worse.. However, the lower floors, especially the 4th and 5th floors, are severely damaged. – There's a massacre in another apartments. He summarized.
Rzeszow authorities declare support for victims
On the scene of the tragedy were representatives city authoritieswho announced assistance to victims. Procedures have been launched to supply temporary accommodation, access to basic hygiene and medicines and intellectual and physical assistance.
It's happening. estimation of material losses, and the applicable departments shall conduct fire investigations. The information provided by the PSP shows that the investigation is intended to explain whether the origin was a method failure or a human factor.
Community in shock. There's a fundraiser for the victims.
The inhabitants of Rzeszów do not stay indifferent. Social media began to appear information on donations and proposals to support families affected by the tragedy. any people offered temporary housing and accommodation, others supply food and cleaning supplies.
On site all night and morning they worked volunteers and city serviceswho organized logistical assistance and support for evacuated families.
Difficult questions about the safety of multi-family buildings
The tragedy in Rzeszów raises further questions about fire safety standards in blocks from a large record. Experts point out that fire systems, stairways and electrical installations they must be monitored regularly.
At the same time, the importance of local cognition of evacuation and emergency responsewhich, as this event shows, can come unexpectedly and have tragic consequences.
Future perspective: reconstruction and conclusions
Come on. The fire has been contained., a building secured, it is for many families at 18/20/22 Popiełuszko Street the drama is just beginning. Restoring housing, returning to average functioning and dealing with trauma is simply a process that will take weeks if not months.
This event should besides prompt government and housing cooperatives across the country to re-examination of safety procedures and preventive measures that may prevent akin future tragedies.
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Fire in Rzeszów. A 14-year-old girl died in an flat close Popiełuszko.
