A fire broke out Saturday afternoon at a shooting range undergoing renovations on Ursynów, Warsaw, resulting in four fatalities and two injuries.
Fire Breaks Out at Shooting Range
The fire erupted around 2:00 PM on Saturday on Migdałowa Street in the Ursynów district of Warsaw.
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire involving a van and the shooting range located on the ground floor. Extinguishing efforts were initiated both outside and inside the building, according to Chief Fire Officer Artur Gonera.
Victims Found and Condition Reported
During the firefighting operation, four individuals were found and evacuated. A fifth person was later discovered.
Authorities confirmed four deaths and two injuries. One of the injured is believed to be the van’s driver.
Renovation Work and Possible Cause
The building is a mixed-use commercial and office space. The fire occurred at the shooting range, which was under renovation by a contracting firm whose employees were present at the time.
Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have spread from the shooting range, through an opened door, to the van. The room where the fire started is heavily damaged.
Police Investigation Underway
Police, under the supervision of the prosecutor, are conducting an investigation at the scene, with the assistance of a fire expert to determine the cause of the fire.
The identities of the victims are currently being established.
Victim Nationalities and Injuries
Authorities have confirmed the victims are citizens of Poland and Ukraine, aged approximately 40 and over.
The injured are male employees of the renovation company. One man was transported to the hospital by helicopter in critical condition, while the other injured individual’s injuries are not life-threatening.
Witness Account
A resident of a neighboring building described the entrance to the shooting range as appearing to have been blown apart, with the doors ejected outward.