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Catastrophic Fire Engulfs Major Warsaw Shopping Complex

The blaze destroyed over 80% of the Marywilska 44 center, impacting 1,400 outlets and numerous Vietnamese-owned businesses.

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WARSAW, MASOVIAN VOIVODESHIP, POLAND - 2024/05/12: Black smoke seen in the sky above the burning Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw. A massive fire broke out at the Marywilska 44 shopping center in Warsaw's Biaoleka district. According to the State Fire Service, there are 50 fire brigades on site, with a total of nearly 300 firefighters working there, including from the chemical unit. Water is drawn from a nearby canal to extinguish the fire. About 1400 shops are completely burnt down so far. Residents of Warsaw and the surrounding area received a government security center alert, urging them to stay at home and close their windows. (Photo by Attila Husejnow/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Overview

  • The fire, which started early Sunday, caused significant damage but no injuries were reported.
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined.
  • Environmental and chemical rescue teams were deployed due to the scale of the fire.
  • Warsaw city administration is considering financial aid for affected small traders.
  • Local residents were advised to stay indoors and keep windows closed due to smoke.