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On Monday afternoon, large numbers of Vilnius firefighters put out the burning foam and the ceiling of the adjoining hangar.
1:58 pm The fire on Žalgirio street at 2:49 pm. Edita Zdanevičienė, representative of the Fire Protection and Rescue Department (PAGD), said the location was announced. Demolition and other work is currently underway.
According to the PAGD, it was reported for the first time that the foam polystyrene in an area of about 10 square meters caught fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the roof of the hangar was also burning.
“Additional firefighters were used to control the fire. In total, the fire was extinguished by firefighters with five car tanks, a tanker and a car of the personnel for the organization of the fire fighting disappeared,” said E. Zdanevičienė.
There is no evidence that people have been affected by the fire.
Warning to Vilnius residents: due to fire, avoid being outdoors
On the afternoon of a fire in Vilnius, pharmacists warn against being outdoors and waiting for air pollution to dissipate.
When hangars and the foam next to them catch fire in Vilnius in the afternoon, pharmacists recommend avoiding being outdoors until the first rain.
“The smoke from the fire was carried by the wind to the city center and the old town, we recommend closing the windows and waiting for the pollution caused by the fire to pass. Ideally, you can do this before the first rain. If you start to have a headache or drowsiness, it may mean that you are poisoned by smoke, ”says Jovita Juodsnukytė, Eurovaistinė pharmacist.
If you have inhaled smoke, nausea, vomiting, it is recommended to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Pharmacists recommend following the information and following the recommendations.
