The Department of Fire Protection and Rescue reported on Monday morning that while no new emergency calls were received, tree removal work remains active. According to spokesperson Sonata Kukienė, the majority of recent service calls were directed to the Kaunas district, followed by Vilnius (387 calls) and Utena (330 calls). The ongoing efforts are necessitated by environmental hazards, as exemplified by an incident in Marijampolė on Sunday.
Rescuers responded to a report concerning a large tree that had overturned onto the road, blocking traffic for light vehicles, including an Opel Astra and a Kia Seed. The crew successfully cut down and removed the fallen tree. This focus on clearing debris follows a significant storm event that occurred on Saturday.
ELTA previously reported that the severe weather resulted in multiple trees overturning across the region. The incident on Saturday was highly impactful, leading to one fatality, four injuries, and widespread power outages affecting over 268,000 people. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, emphasizing the need for vigilance as natural elements remain a concern.
The department confirmed that crews are actively working to clear debris and remove any hazardous trees to restore normal passage and minimize risks in the affected areas.
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