On March 5, at around 2 a.m., a fire broke out in a 20x10 meter frame warehouse covered by film on Volungių Street in the Zapyškis municipality of the Kaunas region. When firefighters arrived, the building was engulfed in flames. As a result of the fire, a racing buggy, an unused Volkswagen Beetle, two water motorcycles, a trailer, and electric tools stored inside were completely destroyed, along with the warehouse’s film covering.

Initial reports indicate that the extent of the damage is still being evaluated. The fire prompted police to launch an investigation under Article 187, Paragraph 2 of the Lithuanian Criminal Code, which pertains to the destruction of property in a public hazard manner. Authorities are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

This event highlights the community's ongoing vulnerability to accidental fires, emphasizing the importance of safety measures still lacking in various industrial and storage facilities. The outcome of the investigation could lead to legal repercussions for those responsible should negligence be confirmed, potentially affecting operations in similar establishments across the region.