A person has died in a fire in the Krāslava region
A fire in a residential building in Krāslava resulted in the death of an individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia (VUGD).
Several people injured in fires in Latvia on Monday
Multiple individuals were injured in various fires across Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).
VUGD has received several calls about burning soot in home chimneys
The Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received multiple calls regarding burning soot in residential chimneys over the last day.
VUGD and State Police's Operational Transport Involved in Fewer Traffic Accidents Last Year
Last year, emergency service vehicles in Latvia were involved in fewer traffic accidents than in previous years, indicating improved safety.
Every year, the VUGD receives more than 400 calls regarding animals in distress
The Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service typically receives around 450 calls annually to assist animals in distress, as illustrated by a recent incident involving a stranded deer in Liepaja.
50 Emergency Calls Received by VUGD in the Last 24 Hours
Three people were injured, including a rescuer, in various fire incidents across Latvia in the last 24 hours.
State Fire and Rescue Service: Last year almost half of the calls to the 112 emergency phone were not emergencies
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service reports that nearly half of all calls to the 112 emergency number in 2025 were not actual emergencies, causing delays in real emergency responses.
Teenager Rescued from Ice in Liepāja
A teenager who fell through the ice in Liepāja was successfully rescued by firefighters and bystanders.
Four people injured in fires in Latvia
In the past 24 hours, four people were injured in fires across Latvia according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.