Due to flood risks, the State Fire and Rescue Service calls for local civil defense committee meetings across Latvia
The State Fire and Rescue Service of Latvia is urging local civil defense committees to meet nationwide in light of increased flood risks this year.
Head of VUGD: This has been a tragic winter
This winter in Latvia has been tragic due to a high number of fatalities in fires, as stated by the head of the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD).
VUGD Ready to Rescue and Evacuate People Due to Floods Caused by Melting Snow
Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service is prepared to respond to potential flooding caused by unusually thick snow and ice this spring.
A man and a dog died in a fire last night
A fire in Ogre district, Latvia, resulted in the deaths of a man and a dog, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
A person has died in a fire in the KrΔslava region
A fire in a residential building in KrΔslava 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).
A person died in a house fire in Daugavpils
A house fire in Daugavpils on February 22 resulted in the death of one individual, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
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.
There will be three new generals in the Ministry of the Interior
The Ministry of the Interior has prepared government decision projects to award the rank of general to two Deputy Chiefs of the State Fire and Rescue Service and one official from the State Police.
Lagos unveils fire marshal club, holds safety walk
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service inaugurated a Fire Marshal Club to enhance community engagement in fire safety and emergency response.
Person killed in apartment building fire in Jelgava region
A person died in a residential building fire in the Jelgava region of Latvia, as reported by the State Fire and Rescue Service.
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.
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.
Fire in Riga results in one fatality
A person has died in a fire incident in Riga, Latvia, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.
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.
In Riga, a person rescued from garage cooperative fire
A person was rescued from a fire at a garage cooperative in Riga on Wednesday evening, according to the State Fire and Rescue Service.