Salaspils apartment building fire results in one injury

A fire broke out in a nine-story residential building in Salaspils on Friday evening. The blaze, which started in a fourth-floor apartment, involved a steam extractor and ceiling area covering approximately 12 square meters.

A resident of the building successfully rescued one person from the burning apartment and used a fire extinguisher to suppress the flames. The resident who performed the rescue sustained injuries and was treated by Emergency Medical Service medics. A total of 18 people were evacuated from the building.

The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) reported that the operation at the Salaspils scene concluded at 22:07. This incident was among 46 calls received by the VUGD during the 24-hour period, which included seven fire suppression calls and 21 rescue operations.