On the evening of Thursday, July 3rd, a dangerous fire broke out in Podwarszawskie Ząbków. The fire covered the roof of a multi-family building on the Copernicus settlement at 62 Insurgency Street. The flames and puffs of black smoke were visible for miles. At least 20 fire brigades operated on site, and the situation was described as dynamic and very serious.
Fire on the Copernicus estate. Roof on fire, panic among the inhabitants
The fire began around 8:00. The fire rapidly covered the roof of the U-shaped residential building, located in the Copernicus settlement. In a short time The flames spread to a large surface, and thick black smoke was rising over Tooths and surrounding towns.
From the information sent to the leg of artis and the witnesses' accounts it appears that residents in panic left their homes, heard were screams and calls to escape. “On the Insurgent Street in Zębki. The Copernicus settlement, the roof in the block is on fire. Guards on the way" – reported 1 of the users who recorded a movie depicting the magnitude of the fire.
Dramatic recordings of residents. Burning flames and chaos
Recordings made available by residents show fast-moving fire and tall fire poles coming out of the roof. In the background, we can hear frightened screams and sirens noises of approaching rescue services. Residents were forced to immediate evacuation, frequently without the ability to gather the most needed things.
On social media, there have been calls for non-blocking access roads and requests for current information only from proven sources.
20 guards in action. There's more units coming.
Significant rescue forces have been deployed. How He Passed Junior Captain Jan Sobków of the Volomina territory Fire Department, approximately 20 fire brigades operate on siteAnd the next units are on their way. The rescue operation was carried out both from the ground and utilizing mechanical ladders and peculiar tallness equipment.
The firefighters had to deal with hard conditions – opacity of roof and hazard of collapse of structure they made it hard to save lives. The precedence was to defend residents and halt the spread of fire on adjacent segments of the building.
No information on the victims. Fighting fire and securing the area
According to the latest information, for the minute No victims were reported. Evacuation was carried out efficiently, and people at hazard were placed in the care of the services and were directed to safe places.
On-site activities continued long after dark. The area around the building was secured and firefighters concentrated on extinguishing smoky roof fragments and checking the condition of the structure.
Smoke over Warsaw. Fire scale visible from respective kilometres
The fire scale was so large that smoke bubbles were visible in various parts of Warsaw, especially in the northeastern districts. The fire was highly intense, as confirmed by many accounts and photographs published by the inhabitants.
Specialists point out that roofs of multi-family buildings – especially those covered with flammable materials – can present a real threat in the event of even a tiny fire start. Fires in specified places make rapidly and frequently require large rescue forces to intervene.
The origin of the fire is not yet known. Service announces investigation
Right now. no known origin of the fire. erstwhile the firefighting activities have been completed, the site will be secured for investigation. The services announced the initiation of an in-depth investigation to answer the question which led to the outbreak of fire.
Different versions are taken into account – from defects in the electrical installationafter setting fire in the attic or roof terrace. It is only afterthought and discussion with witnesses that we can draw conclusions.
Local authorities and social services are on alert. Residents can number on help
Due to evacuation and possible demolition of housing, local services declared support for injured tenants. It is possible to supply accommodation in temporary locations and intellectual assistance. Persons who have lost access to their apartments may study to the contact point organised by the city.
The construction supervision squad is to measure stability of the building structure and decide to let its residents at the end of the action.
Residents' call: Be careful, do not hinder service activities
At the end of the service, they call on residents and observers to:
- They didn't block the access streets.,
- did not distribute untested information,
- They followed orders from officers and rescuers.
Every minute in specified situations matters, and a fast consequence and support to service activities can save lives and property.
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