Feb 8 • 06:18 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

A house burned with open flames in the Prienai district, one person injured

A fire in a wooden building in the Prienai district of Lithuania resulted in one injured person who suffered burns.

A significant fire broke out in a wooden building in the Prienai district of Lithuania on the evening of the incident, with reports of flames visible around 20:57. Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a man injured, who was conscious but had suffered burns on his back and arm. Medical assistance was provided to the man promptly after his discovery. During the fire, the building sustained major damage; the roof was burned, and the interior of the house was completely scorched. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of the fire and any potential negligence involved in the incident. This event raises concerns regarding fire safety in wooden structures in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining proper safety measures to prevent such incidents. Community members are urged to be vigilant about fire hazards, especially with the growing number of residential fires reported in Lithuania during recent years.

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