Major Factory Fire Near Zielona Góra Contained

The news in Polish

1. fabryka (f.)
   Zakład przemysłowy, miejsce produkcji. ↩︎
2. ewakuować
   Wyprowadzać ludzi z miejsca zagrożenia. ↩︎
3. ranny
   Odnoszący się do osoby, która jest zraniona. ↩︎
4. opanować
   Uzyskać kontrolę nad czymś. ↩︎
5. współpracować
   Działać razem w grupie w jakimś celu. ↩︎
6. zabezpieczać
   Chronić coś przed zagrożeniem. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: Where did the fire occur?

Question: How many firefighters were present at the scene of the fire?

Vocabulary

Polish	English
fabryka (f.)	factory
ewakuować	evacuate
ranny	injured
opanować	control
współpracować	cooperate
zabezpieczać	secure

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Local media have shared images showcasing thick black smoke billowing above the factory site. The fire was first reported to emergency services at 12:47 pm, whereupon fire crews were swiftly dispatched to the scene. According to Piotr Kowalski, a spokesperson for the Zielona Góra Fire Department, the fire extended to the roof of the building, posing additional challenges to emergency responders.

The State Fire Service responded robustly, deploying 15 units from both professional fire departments and volunteer fire brigades, along with a water tanker from Zielona Góra. In total, 100 firefighters and 24 fire trucks were on hand to tackle the intense blaze, as detailed in later reports from the service’s communications.

Firefighters successfully evacuated seven individuals from the facility, ensuring their safety. However, one person suffered injuries during the event. The focussed efforts of the emergency teams prevented the fire from spreading to adjacent industrial structures, limiting potential damages.

As of 5:00 pm, officials confirmed that the fire had been contained. The operation now transitions into the ‘cooling down’ phase to prevent any further flare-ups. Authorities have expressed gratitude to all involved in the emergency response, highlighting the massive collaborative effort required to subdue such a challenging situation.

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