A fire erupted Thursday night at about 7 p.m. in a 55‑square‑metre apartment on the second floor of a multi‑family building on Moniuszka Street in Koszalin, Poland, prompting six fire crews to the scene.
Incident Details
A fire broke out in a 55‑square‑metre apartment on the second floor of a multi‑family building on Moniuszka Street in Koszalin, Poland, on Thursday night at about 7 p.m.
Six fire crews were dispatched to the address to combat the blaze.
Evacuation and Rescue
Rescue teams evacuated one injured person from the apartment and eight residents from adjacent units.
In total, 35 people left the building on their own, while 40 required assistance from firefighters.
Some injured parties were transported to the hospital; others received on‑site medical aid.
Firefighting Challenges
Firefighters reported that access to the apartment was hindered by parked cars and tree branches, which impeded the deployment of a ladder.
These obstacles were removed in the initial phase of the operation, after which evacuation with the ladder could proceed.
Current Investigation
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
