Large blaze in Warsaw demolishes approximately 1400 retail outlets.
A massive fire in the Polish capital Warsaw has ravaged a shopping center, known as Marywilska 44, in the Bialoleka district. The blaze occurred pre-dawn as per the local fire department. The fire department mobilized more than 240 firefighters and deployed 99 vehicles from both professional and volunteer fire departments to quench the ferocious flames.
Televised footage revealed dramatic images of raging flames engulfing the large building's roof. Fortunately, no one was injured. Although the fire was brought under control by the afternoon, the cause of the blaze remained under investigation.
The city administration's spokesperson disclosed to PAP that they would convene on Monday to deliberate on financial assistance for the small traders who suffered immense losses as a result of the fire. The majority of these traders happen to be of Vietnamese origin.
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The International Firefighters' Association expressed their concern over the destructive fire in Warsaw, offering assistance if necessary. Due to the fire's impact on several businesses, an international aid conference is being planned to support affected traders in Poland.
Source: www.ntv.de
