A fire broke out on the first floor of a four-story apartment building in the “Skënderbeg” neighborhood of the city of Lezhë, causing panic among residents and prompting an emergency response from services on the ground. Several people were brought out of the building and ended up in hospital with injuries and signs of smoke inhalation.
Flames break out on the first floor of the building
The fire broke out on the first floor of the building, while the exact circumstances remain unclear. A preliminary version points to a gas leak as a possible cause of the flames, but this remains to be verified by the investigation.
The spread of smoke and the danger inside the building created tension among residents, who were faced with a sudden and dangerous situation.
Residents evacuated, several showed signs of smoke inhalation
Because of the situation, residents of the building were evacuated. Some of them suffered injuries and showed signs of smoke inhalation.
The injured were transported to hospital to receive medical assistance, while there is still no full information on their health condition.
Firefighters and police at the scene
Firefighters and police arrived at the scene and intervened to bring the flames under control and secure the area.
Alongside efforts to neutralize the situation, authorities are also working to determine the cause of the fire, an element that is often given early on in a preliminary way but requires technical verification.
The incident has put residents of the area on alert and highlighted the danger posed by incidents in densely populated residential settings.
Investigations and technical checks are expected to clarify whether this was indeed a gas leak or another cause.