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Duży pożar wybuchł w fabryce1 w Górzykowie, Polska. Pożar spowodował olej grzewczy. Na miejscu pożaru było 100 strażaków. Ewakuowano2 siedem osób, jedna była ranna3 . Pożar został opanowany4 około 17:00. Pracownicy ratunkowi współpracowali5 , aby zabezpieczyć6 okolicę i zatrzymać rozprzestrzenianie się ognia.
- fabryka (f.)
Zakład przemysłowy, miejsce produkcji. ↩︎ - ewakuować
Wyprowadzać ludzi z miejsca zagrożenia. ↩︎ - ranny
Odnoszący się do osoby, która jest zraniona. ↩︎ - opanować
Uzyskać kontrolę nad czymś. ↩︎ - współpracować
Działać razem w grupie w jakimś celu. ↩︎ - 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?
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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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