On Friday morning, the Kaunas Fire and Rescue Department responded to a report concerning a potentially hazardous structure at the Žiežmarių church. The department was notified by the church’s priest regarding a lightning-struck cross that was suspended from the church’s lightning rod at an elevation of approximately 40 meters. Due to the height and the nature of the object, immediate action was required to mitigate any risk.
Firefighters mobilized specialized equipment, utilizing a boat to reach the upper levels of the church tower. The objective was the careful removal of the damaged cross. The incident, which was first reported around 10:00 on Friday, prompted the rapid deployment of emergency personnel.
Following careful procedures, the firefighters successfully reached the top of the structure and safely detached the lightning-struck cross. The artifact was then lowered to the ground without incident. The operation highlighted the department’s readiness to respond to structural hazards within historical and religious sites.
The prompt action taken on Friday ensured the safe removal of the cross, preventing potential danger posed by the elevated and compromised fixture attached to the church. Authorities confirmed that the removal process was completed safely, restoring the area to normal conditions.
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