Feb 26 • 21:12 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

Man burned in a fire in Vilnius: taken to hospital

A man suffered burns in a fire incident in Vilnius and was hospitalized after emergency services responded.

On Thursday evening, around 7:13 PM, the General Emergency Response Center received an urgent call about a fire in a farm building on Mūrinė Vokė Street in Vilnius. Emergency services promptly arrived at the scene to combat the flames. During the firefighting efforts, a man sustained severe burns and required medical attention.

The man was subsequently transported to a hospital for treatment of his burn injuries. The quick response of the Vilnius County Fire and Rescue Service was crucial in addressing the situation and ensuring further safety at the site of the fire. Following the incident, information was relayed to the Vilnius County Emergency Medical Service and the city’s police department for further investigation.

This event highlights the ongoing challenges of fire safety and emergency response in urban areas, as well as the importance of timely assistance in preventing more serious injuries during such incidents. The situation surrounding the cause of the fire is still under review, with local authorities expected to conduct a thorough investigation.

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