On the morning of February 22, a house fire in Daugavpils led to the tragic death of one individual. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received an emergency call regarding the incident at a one-story residential building. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found that the flames had already extinguished due to a lack of oxygen, but the apartment had suffered severe damage, with 60 square meters completely burned. The fire was reportedly not detected promptly, and there were no prior alerts made to emergency services by calling 112. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of fire detection systems in residential areas and the importance of timely reporting to avoid such tragic outcomes in the future. It highlights the crucial need for community awareness regarding fire safety and the immediate reporting of any signs of fire. Daugavpils, as a city in Latvia, faces challenges related to fire safety, especially in older residential buildings. This incident may prompt local authorities to consider additional measures to improve building safety standards and public education on the importance of early fire detection and emergency response protocols.