Emergency services received a report at 13:45 about an open flame engulfing a residential house in the village of Tartokai, located in the Šalčininkai district of Lithuania. In response to the emergency, fire teams from the Vilnius County Fire and Rescue Service were dispatched to the scene. The information regarding the incident was communicated to the Vilnius County Ambulance Station and the main police department of Vilnius County.

The Fire and Rescue Department reported that four units of firefighters with fire trucks were sent to the location to combat the blaze. The firefighters, equipped and trained for such emergencies, are working to control the open flames that have erupted in a single-story wooden house. Firefighting efforts are currently underway as authorities aim to manage the situation effectively and mitigate any potential damage.

Local officials and the community are awaiting updates on the progress of the firefighting efforts and ensuring the safety of nearby residents. The situation highlights the importance of quick emergency response in preventing potential disasters in residential areas, particularly given the wooden structure of the house which may intensify the fire.