During the night of Tuesday‑Wednesday at a wooden house in Przasnysz, a fatal fire killed two men and sparked an investigation.
Fire Breaks Out at Night
On the night of Tuesday into Wednesday in Przasnysz, a fire broke out in a single‑family wooden house on one of the town’s streets. Two men died in the incident, and the police and prosecutors, assisted by a fire investigation expert, are handling the case.
Emergency Response and Firefighting Efforts
The emergency call was received by the county Fire Brigade Command Post at night. Several fire units from Przasnysz and nearby volunteer stations were dispatched. When the crews arrived, the blaze had already spread to one room of the house.
Firefighters secured the site, set up hose lines, and began extinguishing the flames. A search of the building and its surroundings was conducted concurrently.
Victims Discovered
In the immediate vicinity of the burning house, rescuers found the charred body of a man close to the structure. During the ongoing search inside the house, firefighters located a second body.
After the fire was fully extinguished, all rooms and the surrounding area were examined; no other injured persons were found.
Investigation Underway
The abandoned house was not inhabited, and neither of the men found at the scene was a resident. Victim identification is in progress, involving evidence analysis and verification of missing‑person reports.
Preliminary information indicates that the deaths were caused by exposure to high temperatures and fire. The exact circumstances are being determined, including the fire’s progression and the men’s presence near the vacant house.
Police and Prosecutor Involved
Police officers, a prosecutor, and a fire‑investigation expert worked on the scene, securing evidence, taking photos, and evaluating the charred structure. A comprehensive explanation of the fire’s cause will be provided after the expert’s report.
Once firefighting operations concluded, the site was handed over to police and prosecutors, who will investigate the fire’s origin and any potential third‑party involvement. The case remains active.
