A fire in Lezhë has engulfed the first floor of a 4-storey building in the “Skënderbeg” neighbourhood. According to preliminary checks, a gas leak is suspected to have caused the flames, while the fire has created panic among the building’s residents. The incident occurred in the residential area of the city and required immediate intervention from emergency services.
Due to the situation, residents were evacuated by firefighters. Some of those evacuated showed signs of asphyxiation and injuries and were taken to hospital for medical care. Authorities confirm that the injured are receiving the necessary treatment according to their health condition.
Firefighters and police have arrived at the scene and are working to bring the situation under control and establish the causes of the fire, while the investigative team is documenting the cause of the incident. Firefighters are continuing to extinguish the flames and bring them under control, while the investigative team is documenting the cause of the incident.
The building’s administrator stated that the flames started from the first floor and that the firefighters arrived in time. According to him, the rapid intervention of the firefighting forces has helped in managing the situation inside the building.
In addition to material damage, the fire has also had consequences for the health of some residents, who have been sent to hospital for treatment. So far, no fatalities have been reported, only people who were injured and asphyxiated.
Investigations to fully establish the causes of the fire are continuing by the investigative group and police. A gas leak is suspected to have been the main cause of the flames, but official confirmation is expected after the expert examination is completed.
The incident has caused great concern in the “Skënderbeg” neighbourhood, where residents have been evacuated for safety reasons. Local authorities and emergency services are continuing their work to ensure the safety of residents and prevent the further spread of the flames.