On Tuesday, 19 August, a collapsed floor in a derelict building on Młyńska Street triggered a fire‑department response. Seven squads pulled back to confirm no injuries—none were found—and secured the area while the heritage‑listed structure was examined.
Construction Catastrophe in Poznań
At about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, fire crews received a call reporting a collapse at an old townhouse on Młyńska Street in central Poznań. TVP3 Poznań stated that the building’s floor had fallen. Seven fire squads rushed to the scene, their first task being to verify that no one had been harmed and to assess whether the collapsed section threatened neighboring structures.
No Casualties Reported
Initial investigations found the building empty—no occupants were inside. The firemen conducted a thorough inspection and discovered that the townhouse had been vacant for over a decade. The absence of residents spared any potential casualties. The police will continue to monitor the site while the building’s condition is scrutinized.
Firefighters’ Operations
In response to the incident, Młyńska Street was closed to traffic. Firefighters assisted police officers in securing the perimeter, and teams equipped with dogs and drones surveyed the collapsed area. Building inspectors were notified, and a team of inspectors arrived promptly to gather evidence. Their goal is to determine whether this is an accidental collapse or a broader structural failure.
Heritage Status and Further Investigation
The collapse involved a heritage‑listed building. According to Paweł Łukaszewski, the county’s Building Oversight Inspector, a detailed structural assessment will take place next Thursday. The authorities have already contacted the building’s owner and the representative of the company that holds the property. They will work closely with heritage conservation officials to decide the next steps.
Source: Gazeta,
