There was a fire on a immense scale in Minsk Mazowiecki. The fire included a production and retention hall for plastics processing and movie production. Above the city there is thick black smoke, and the situation is described by the service as a “fully developed fire”. A rescue operation involving respective twelve fire brigades is underway.
Film mill fire. Evacuation and dynamic developments
The fire happened Saturday night, July 13, 2025, in an establishment located at Dźwigowa Street in Minsk Mazowiecki. As confirmed Brig. Kamil Płochocki, press officer of the Regional Fire Service, fire appeared in production and retention hall with dimensions 80 by 50 metersin which it was held film production and plastics processing.
— After we arrived, the fire already covered the full hall.so it spread very quickly. On site was initially 15 guards, but the situation required prompt support, reported an officer in an interview with TVP Info.
Almost 50 units in action. Firefighters have been fighting fire since evening
According to information submitted after 21:00 by Brig. Płochockie Polish Press Agency, already available for action more than 45 PSP and TSO units. The fire-extinguishing operation is highly demanding — due to the flammable material and the hard construction of the hall.
— It will take at least a twelve hours to put out the fire.. The structure of the object does not let us to enter. This will be possible only after the component has been mastered,” explained the PSP representative.
Warnings to residents. Service calls: stay home
From the hall is extracted thick black smokewhich is visible from a long distance. Firefighters inform that it may be harmful to health. so residents of Minsk Mazowiecki received Government safety Center alerts with a advice not to approach the fire site, the others in their homes and sealed the windows tightly.
The appeal was besides sent authorities of the municipality of Minsk Mazowiecki, stressing that the situation is serious and requires full cooperation of residents with lifeguards. The municipal communication states:
"There are intensive rescue services on site, both units State and Volunteer Fire Serviceand Police. delight be careful and follow the service recommendations.”
Fire footage. Flames and smoke over the city
They're already online. Video recordingsWith the tongues of fire and the immense piles of black smoke floating above the city. Witnesses study that day turned into night close the fire. The movie published by local media and residents gained wide coverage on social media, showing the scale of the threat.
Priority is to safe surrounding buildings
As noted Brig. Kamil Płochocki, the main intent of the fire brigade, apart from the direct fight against fire, is Protection of neighbouring buildings. “We focus on keeping the fire from spreading further. Conditions are difficult, but things are going according to plan, said the fireman in an interview with Polsat News.
So far No 1 was injured., a Hall staff left the building before the emergency services arrived.
Causes of the fire unknown. A peculiar investigation group will be launched
He's here right now. too early to identify the causes of the fire. He'll take care of it. Special Investigation Group, which will proceed to work only after the fire has been extinguished and the facility has been secured. Given the nature of the production (plastics, foil), the investigation will besides cover the analysis of possible environmental risks.
— It will be a multi-step process. First, we request full access to the holocaust. “This is the press officer of KP PSP.
Potential environmental and economical impacts
Due to the kind of operation in the hall (production of plastic packaging), the fire may besides have environmental consequencesespecially if toxic substances have been released into the atmosphere. This indicates the strength of the smoke and its colouring. In specified cases, a provincial environmental inspectorate may carry out analysis of air and ground pollution.
On the economical side, Company losses may scope PLN million. The burning facility is not only a production hall, but besides a warehouse, which means the possible failure of full lots of goods, natural materials and method equipment.
Service is on alert. The next hours will be crucial.
The situation in Minsk Mazowiecki is constantly monitored. State Fire Department informs that The following hosts shall be directed to the siteand the action may take until morning hours 14 July.
The RCB, the Ministry of abroad Affairs and local authorities stay in close contact and residents are kept informed of developments.
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Giant fire in Minsk Mazowiecki. A hall of plastics burns
