The Fire Protection and Rescue Department reported handling a high volume of calls over a recent hot weekend, exceeding 18,000 emergency responses. Multiple incidents required department attention, ranging from structural fires to residential emergencies. One specific incident occurred at 2:46 p.m.
in the Skaistgirio municipality, located in Reibinių village on Gluosnių street. Firefighters responded to a fire reported in a multi-apartment residential building. Upon arrival, crews observed the fire burning under the roof structure.
The affected building, a two-story, six-apartment brick structure, saw the blaze concentrated in the loft area. Authorities confirmed that the fire remained contained and did not spread to the occupied apartments. In other separate incidents across Vilnius, emergency services managed significant evacuations.
In one instance, a fire broke out in an apartment building, necessitating the evacuation of 60 people. Furthermore, eight residents were evacuated from a loft area during that structure fire. Another incident involved a man who sustained burns to his feet after an electric bicycle caught fire.
These reports illustrate the varied nature of emergencies managed by the department. In each case, the response focused on controlling the fire and ensuring the safety of occupants within the affected building, whether it was a multi-unit apartment structure or a single-family residence.
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