A gas leak at a bakery in the “Afrim i Ri” neighborhood of Fier sent a couple to hospital in an incident that once again highlighted the serious danger posed by a lack of safety in mixed work and living premises.
The incident was reported in the early morning hours
According to preliminary information, the incident happened at around 06:00 in the premises where the Kola couple lived and ran their family bread-making business.
After emergency services were notified, two ambulances went to the scene and urgently transported Janaq Kola, about 60 years old, and his wife to the Regional Hospital of Fier.
The couple arrived at the hospital with signs of asphyxiation
Both arrived at the hospital in a state of asphyxiation, while preliminary information indicates they are out of danger for their lives.
They are receiving medical treatment under the care of health personnel.
Several key points of the case remain unanswered
So far, it has not been made clear who first detected the gas leak and who alerted the emergency services.
This remains an important element in understanding the chain of response and how close the incident came to a more serious outcome.
Police say they are verifying the causes
Police also went to the scene and, according to the official version, are working to clarify the circumstances and the cause of the gas leak.
At this stage, there is no detailed information on the safety conditions at the premises or on the specific source of the leak.
The case in Fier brings renewed attention to safety inspections in premises where economic activity is carried out inside or near a residence.
In the absence of full clarification, it remains to be seen whether this was a technical fault, negligence, or a lack of safety standards.