Residential fires reported in Międzybrodzie Bialskie and Gołębiewo Nowe

Two separate residential fires occurred in Poland on November 8 and 9.

In Międzybrodzie Bialskie, a house fire broke out on Monday afternoon. Neighbors and police assisted in evacuating two residents from the building, both of whom were transported to the hospital. While the residents were saved, a cat rescued from the building died despite resuscitation attempts. Nine fire departments responded to the scene to contain the fast-moving flames.

In Gołębiewo Nowe, a fire in a single-family home resulted in the death of a 75-year-old man. His 77-year-old wife, who attempted to extinguish the fire before emergency services arrived, suffered smoke inhalation. Authorities indicated the fire likely started in a room where the man was seated, involving a chair and a wardrobe. Preliminary investigations suggest the cause may have been a cigarette.