On the evening of June 18, 2025, a dangerous fire broke out on Rejtana Street in Rzeszów in 1 of the 11-story residential buildings. The fire covered the 4th level and the fire spread rapidly. An intensive rescue is underway – people who cannot leave the building alone are trapped in apartments on higher floors.
The fire covers the 4th floor. Firefighters Fight the Element
There was a fire on Wednesday night, about an hr 21:13. He reported Captain Jan Czerwonka, Press Officer Commands of the Municipal State Fire Service in Rzeszów, fire full developed on fourth floor a tall building. Witness accounts show that the flames were visible from a long distance, and smokestorms began to float above the settlement almost immediately after the outbreak of fire.
Firefighters presently lead fire and evacuation action. He's already on site. 11 units of the State Fire DepartmentAnd the next units are on their way. As Captain Czerwonek handed over, in flats above the fire-filled level there are people, which are completely cut off from the exit – stairways are smoky and fire hinders access to higher floors.
Fire at Rejtan in Rzeszów. People trapped, ongoing dramatic action 2People trapped in apartments. Full service mobilisation on site
There's a dramatic fight going on for all minute. Reports from firefighters show that any people called for aid from the balconies, incapable to leave the building due to suffocating smoke and intense fire. In specified situations, firemen's actions are conducted both inside the building and utilizing mechanical ladders and altitude equipment.
On site are besides present medical rescue teamsready to assist victims, and Policewhich secures the area and directs traffic. The access road to the building has been blocked – for both civilian and pedestrian vehicles – to supply emergency services with free access.
On-site conditions are life-threatening. The situation is changing rapidly
The fire that broke out on the 4th level spread very quickly. advanced temperatures, dense smoke and uncertainty about the structure of the building make The situation is highly dangerous – for both residents and rescuers.
It is not yet known what caused the fire. This case will be investigated after the rescue action is completed. The key nonsubjective now remains saving people and controlling fire, before it can spread to subsequent floors or adjacent dwellings.
Residents and witnesses shocked. Firefighters call not to block the commute
Many people gathered there – both residents of the evacuated building and neighbors. Firefighters call on residents of surrounding buildings not to make it hard to reach emergency vehicles and stay distant from the action site.
According to our journalist, who is present on the scene, the atmosphere is tense. People are worried about their loved ones, who may inactive be inside. any evacuated request medical attention due to the fact that Smoke and shock.
What's next? We are waiting for further information.
At the time of publication of this material rescue action continues. There are not yet complete data on the number of people evacuated or possible victims. For now, the service focuses on saving lives and minimising the effects of the fire.
According to the information provided by firefighters, actions may take hours. The precedence remains Security for those trapped on the advanced floors, which – with specified a large fire – is simply a logistical and operationally very hard task.
We will update the article erstwhile fresh authoritative information appears.
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Fire at Rejtan in Rzeszów. People trapped, dramatic action ongoing
