A fire broke out at Daugavgrīva prison this morning due to electrical equipment burning, prompting an emergency state declaration that was later lifted.
This morning, a fire erupted in the territory of Daugavgrīva prison, specifically involving electrical equipment in a building measuring seven square meters. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received the emergency call at 4:49 AM on Lielā Street, 1, Daugavpils. By 8:12 AM, the fire was extinguished, ensuring the safety of the facility and its inmates.
The incident was triggered when the smoke detector alarm went off at 4:41 AM, leading to the prompt dispatch of VUGD. As emergency conditions escalated at the prison at 5:05 AM, precautions were taken to relocate inmates from nearby units to ensure their safety. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered significant smoke in the laundry room, with investigations into the cause still ongoing.
The emergency alert was lifted by 6:08 AM after the smoke had been successfully contained, and operations within the prison continued without interruptions. Notably, no injuries were reported among the inmates or prison staff, marking a fortunate outcome in a potentially dangerous situation.
