Night fire in Świnoujście forces evacuation of more than 70 residents from four‑storey building

A fire broke out in the attic of a residential building at the intersection of Grunwaldzka and Rybaki streets around 1:30 a.m. on 1 July. The blaze spread rapidly under the roof structure, and firefighters immediately began evacuating the occupants. Over 70 people left the building, including families with young children; two were evacuated from a balcony using a mechanical ladder.

What happened

Fire crews arrived shortly after the first call. The fire had taken hold in the attic and quickly spread across the roof.

“One person required medical attention, treated on‑site by paramedics but not taken to hospital. At the peak, 30 firefighters with 16 appliances were involved, including two aerial ladders, a hydraulic platform and a drone.”

Part of the roof collapsed onto the pavement below, sending debris into the street. The narrow courtyard and parked cars made access difficult for the fire engines. Operations covered around 900 square metres of the building.

Response

Authorities activated a crisis management team and a bus was brought in to shelter those evacuated. The city offered accommodation and pledged further support.

“We evacuated 70 people, including two with the help of a mechanical ladder. Nobody was injured.”

A total of 15 to 16 fire‑service units from Świnoujście and Kamień counties took part. The fire was brought under control before 4 a.m. and crews finished damping‑down work by about 6 a.m.

What's next

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. A building inspector will examine the structural integrity of the block later on 1 July. Residents unable to return home will receive assistance from the municipality.