Strong winds caused trees to collapse onto single-family homes in Warsaw’s Wawer district on Monday, prompting fire department intervention.
Strong Winds Impact Warsaw
Strong winds have been affecting Warsaw residents since morning. In Wawer, on Rzeźbiarska and VIII Poprzeczna streets, trees fell onto single-family homes.
A yellow alert from the Institute of Meteorology and Water Management (IMGW) is in effect for strong winds in the capital until 9 PM, with gusts forecast to reach 70-85 km/h.
Most Serious Incidents Reported East of the Vistula River
The most significant incidents were reported on the right bank of the Vistula River. A strong gust of wind toppled a tree onto a residential building on Rzeźbiarska Street. Three fire department crews are on site removing the hazard and securing the area.
Similar Incident on VIII Poprzeczna Street
A similar situation occurred a few hundred meters away, on VIII Poprzeczna Street, where a tree also fell onto a single-family home. Fire department crews and a city operational group are working at the scene. Currently, there are no reports of injuries.
Widespread Emergency Response
Since morning, firefighters throughout Warsaw have been responding to the effects of the strong winds. The Warsaw City State Fire Service has received over 50 reports of fallen trees and other weather-related hazards.
The scale of the response aligns with the forecasts for the capital on Monday, April 6th, when a warning was issued for strong northwesterly winds.
Public Safety Appeal
Authorities are urging caution, especially in wooded areas and near single-family homes. The danger includes not only entire trees but also breaking branches and damaged property elements.
Residents are advised to avoid fallen and damaged trees and to stay away from parks and forests during gusty winds.
Power Outages Reported
Several power lines have been damaged due to fallen trees, resulting in power outages for some residents of Białołęka.
STOEN Operator Report
STOEN Operator reports an energy failure in the Białołęka district, near the Kępa Tarchomińska transformer station, starting at 10:34 AM on April 6th. The estimated repair time is 3 hours. A list of affected buildings is available at https://awaria.stoen.pl/public
