A testimony from the scene sheds light on the first minutes of the fire that engulfed a hotel in the Lungomare area of Vlora. A young man from Poland said everything began with an unusual smell and with shouting that made holidaymakers realize that something serious was happening.
Testimony about the first moments
According to the Polish tourist’s account, the incident happened at around 04:00 in the morning. He said that he first noticed a strange smell and then heard screams.
“We felt a strange smell and heard shouting. It was around 4 o’clock, then we went to the window and saw what was happening. There were people asking for help,” he said.
What is known so far about the fire
The flames engulfed the hotel on Vlora’s Lungomare, one of the city’s busiest areas during the summer season. Footage and testimonies from the scene suggest a rapidly developing situation that alarmed the people inside the building.
Authorities’ response at the scene
According to the official version, police and firefighting forces arrived at the scene and managed to contain the flames. At this stage, no further details have been made public about the cause of the fire or the safety conditions at the hotel.
Preliminary toll of the injured
According to the reported information, six people were injured. Two of them are reported to be in serious condition, while there are still no further public clarifications about their identities or the full circumstances of the injuries.
The incident raises serious questions about response standards and safety measures in hotel facilities, especially at the height of the tourist season in Vlora.
For now, public information remains limited, and the full account of the circumstances of the fire has not yet been made clear.