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Nisko firefighters die in warehouse fire
Two firefighters from the Nisko District Headquarters of the State Fire Service died during a major warehouse and shop fire in Nisko, Podkarpackie. The incident occurred on Friday morning after an emergency call was received at 8:24 AM. The fire, which targeted a facility storing agricultural machinery parts, spread rapidly due to the presence of flammable materials.
During the operation, the two firefighters, identified as Junior Captain Wojciech Garbacz and Sergeant Bartłomiej Pieróg, were cut off from evacuation routes by the advancing flames. They managed to transmit a 'Rescue' signal before being trapped. Although rescue efforts were immediately launched and both were eventually extracted from the building, they could not be revived.
More than 150 firefighters participated in the operation to control the blaze and protect nearby residential buildings. The District Prosecutor's Office in Nisko has launched an investigation into the incident under Article 163 of the Penal Code, which concerns causing events that threaten life, health, or large-scale property. Authorities are working with fire experts to determine the exact cause, with preliminary assessments suggesting a possible flashover. A fundraiser has been established to support the families of the deceased.
Entities
Bartłomiej Pieróg · Marcin Betleja · Marcin Kierwiński · Nisko · Rzeszów · State Fire Service · Wiesław Leśniakiewicz · Wojciech Garbacz · Wojciech Kruczek
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The fire started around 8:00 AM on Friday, October 16, 2026. innpoland.pl
- [● 8 SOURCES] The warehouse contained flammable materials and agricultural machinery parts. wbieszczady.pl · korso.pl · innpoland.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl
- [● 4 SOURCES] Both firefighters died despite rescue attempts. korso.pl · korsokolbuszowskie.pl
- [DISPUTED] Approximately 100 firefighters and 24 units were deployed to the scene.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The fire affected a warehouse and shop measuring approximately 20 x 20 meters.
- [● 17 SOURCES] The deceased were professional firefighters from the Nisko District Headquarters of the State Fire Service. korsokolbuszowskie.pl · isokolka.eu · klodzko24.eu · korso.pl · zabkowice.pl · +12 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] Minister of Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński issued condolences for the deceased firefighters. innpoland.pl
- [● 17 SOURCES] Two firefighters died during the firefighting operation. isokolka.eu · klodzko24.eu · korso.pl · korsokolbuszowskie.pl · zabkowice.pl · +12 more
- [● 17 SOURCES] Two firefighters from the Nisko District Headquarters of the State Fire Service were cut off by fire during the operation. korso.pl · korsokolbuszowskie.pl · isokolka.eu · klodzko24.eu · zabkowice.pl · +12 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The emergency call regarding the fire was received at 8:24 AM on Friday. isokolka.eu · niezalezna.pl · wydarzenia.interia.pl · wiadomosci.wp.pl · innpoland.pl · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The firefighters sent a 'Rescue' signal after being cut off from evacuation routes by the rapidly spreading fire. isokolka.eu · niezalezna.pl · www.rmf24.pl · wiadomosci.onet.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] One of the deceased was a junior captain with nearly 10 years of service. www.polsatnews.pl