Major Factory Fire Near Zielona Góra Contained

Learner News | 09/02/2025

In this edition of Polish Learner News, read about a major fire incident that challenged emergency services and community safety efforts, with a significant deployment of firefighters to control the blaze and protect lives.

Major Factory Fire Near Zielona Góra Contained

The news in Polish

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.

  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

A large fire broke out at a factory in Górzykowo, Poland. The fire was caused by heating oil. One hundred firefighters were at the scene. Seven people were evacuated, and one person was injured. The fire was brought under control at around 5 p.m. Emergency workers collaborated to secure the area and prevent the spread of the fire.

Text Comprehension

Question: Where did the fire occur?

The fire occurred in a factory in Górzykowo, Poland.

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

There were 100 firefighters present at the scene of the fire.

Vocabulary

PolishEnglish
fabryka (f.)factory
ewakuowaćevacuate
rannyinjured
opanowaćcontrol
współpracowaćcooperate
zabezpieczaćsecure

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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.

Major Factory Fire Near Zielona Góra Contained
Major Factory Fire Near Zielona Góra Contained

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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