A Mercedes-Benz vehicle caught fire this morning at the entrance to the underground parking facility in central Fier, causing panic among residents because of the thick smoke and fears that the fire could spread into the underground area.
Fire near the parking entrance
The incident was recorded in a busy area of central Fier, where the vehicle caught fire near the entrance to the underground parking facility.
A large amount of smoke spread from the car, covering the entrance area as well and increasing concern among people present in the area.
Fears of spread into the underground area
The situation triggered alarm because of its proximity to the underground parking facility, where any spread of the fire would have made intervention more difficult and the risk higher.
At this stage, these are preliminary findings, while the full circumstances of the incident remain to be clarified by the responsible authorities.
Police and firefighters at the scene
After being notified, Police services arrived at the scene, while two fire engines intervened to bring the flames under control.
According to the preliminary version, the fire started in the engine compartment of the Mercedes-Benz. Firefighters managed to extinguish the flames and prevent them from spreading to the rest of the parking facility.
No injuries reported, cause pending
According to preliminary information, no injuries have been reported.
Police and the relevant services continued their actions at the scene, while the exact cause of the fire and the circumstances that led to the vehicle being engulfed in flames have yet to be determined.
The incident brings renewed attention to the danger posed by vehicle fires in enclosed areas or near underground spaces, where smoke and flames can create more serious consequences within just a few minutes.