An emergency erupted at 1:40 p.m. in a multi‑story apartment building on Zamieniecka and Pustelnicka streets in Grochów, when a fire broke out on the roof, prompting the evacuation of dozens of residents and a coordinated response from six fire brigades.
Incident Time and Location
At roughly 1:40 p.m. near the intersection of Zamieniecka and Pustelnicka streets in Grochów, a fire broke out in the attic of a multi‑story residential building. The blaze engulfed about 10 m² of roof area.
Pre‑Evacuation Actions
Before firefighters arrived, residents had already evacuated the building on their own. Several dozen people, including adults and children, were moved to safety. Thankfully no injuries were reported.
Firefighting Efforts
Firefighters had to perform demolition work on the roof structure, using saws to reach the source of the fire. They then doused the smoldering elements. Six fire brigades, including the city operational group, were dispatched to the scene.
Current Status
The streets around the intersection of Zamieniecka and Pustelnicka have been completely blocked off for the duration of the firefighting operation, which is still ongoing.
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Source: MiejskiReporter,
