Polish fire brigades respond to severe storms and hail across regions

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More than 1,200 fire‑brigade interventions were recorded after a series of strong storms and hailstorms swept central and northeastern Poland. The State Fire Service reported 1,240 calls, including 706 tree‑removal operations, 103 roof‑damage incidents, 66 water‑pumping actions and 365 other emergencies. The weather front also caused a forest fire in Kobiór, where volunteer units from PSP Pszczyna, OSP Kobiór and OSP Piasek fought a blaze that ignited on consecutive days.

In the Łowicz area, volunteer fire crews responded six times during a night of gale‑force winds and heavy rain, clearing fallen trees and branches from roads. Hailstorms in the Warmian‑Masurian voivodeship damaged dozens of roofs and dented several cars in Lubomin, Lubomino and surrounding villages, prompting local fire units to secure buildings with tarpaulins and replace broken tiles. No fatalities were reported, but the widespread damage prompted authorities to issue weather alerts and advise residents to avoid hazardous conditions.

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Kobiór Fire Department · Kobiór Volunteer Fire Department · Lomża · Lubomin fire brigade · Olsztyn · Poland · Polish State Fire Service · Płock · Racibórz Fire Service · Volunteer Fire Brigades of Łowicz · Warmian-Masurian Fire Service · Witkowo Fire Unit

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Poland raised the minimum age for riding e‑scooters on public roads to 13 years in 2026.
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