A fire broke out at a social care home in Szczawnie on Saturday morning, injuring several people as emergency services responded with 15 fire brigades.
Fire Breaks Out in Social Care Home
A fire broke out at a social care home in Szczawnie. Fifteen fire brigades responded to the scene.
Details of the Incident
The incident occurred on Saturday (February 21) after 10:50 AM in Szczawnie (Krosno Odrzański county, Lubusz province). Fire appeared in the social care home. – One room is currently burning. At this moment, nine fire brigades have been dispatched,
said Captain Piotr Gabrowski, spokesman for the Krosno Odrzańskie KP PSP, in an interview with NewsLubuski. Ultimately, 15 fire brigades arrived at the scene. The fire has not yet been located and continues to spread.
Injuries Reported
There are injured people. “The fire is not under control”
Before the arrival of firefighters, an evacuation of nearly 100 people began, reports RMF FM. According to the fire department, ten people were injured, with five hospitalized. – Three people with minor burns, two people poisoned by smoke.
The fire is not under control, said Captain Arkadiusz Kaniak, spokesman for the Lubusz Provincial Fire Service Commander, to the broadcaster.
