A candle exploded on a tomb in Konin’s cemetery Saturday night, sparking a blaze that spread up to ten metres, fire officials report.
Fire at Konin Cemetery
At about 22:25 on Saturday, 1 November, a candle on a tomb near Kolska Street in Konin, Greater Poland, detonated, setting the grave ablaze.
Explosion Drives Spread of Flames
According to witnesses, the candle “shot” and a pillar of fire rose roughly ten metres from the site before fire crews arrived.
Firefighters Response
The Konin Fire Protection Service arrived shortly after a call. Official press officer Sebastian Andrzejewski reported that four spruce trees were burning at the grave, and ash fell onto nearby parked cars.
Impact on Surrounding Area
Witnesses heard a second boom, possibly from a tomb slab cracking due to sudden cooling. The blaze was extinguished soon after.
Safety Advisory for Witnesses
The local district fire command urges witnesses to call 998 or 112, provide their name, address, the location of the incident, what is burning and on which floor, and note any health hazards before waiting for confirmation.
