Dramatic scenes took place on Thursday evening in Ząbki close Warsaw. A powerful fire consumed a multifamily building on the Insurgent Street, depriving more than 500 people of their homes. Residents lost their full lives in 1 moment. In consequence to the tragedy, the government launched immediate financial assistance. More than PLN 1.6 million will be allocated to the families affected. The first PLN 8000 grants are already paid, but in order to receive them, you gotta submit an application within the specified time and place. We explain what needs to be done step by step.
Drama of over 500 people. What precisely happened in Toothpicks?
The fire appeared on Thursday after 7:00 p.m. in the attic of 1 of the segments of a residential building at 62 Insurgency Street. The flames, fueled by the roof structure, rapidly spread to 3 interconnected parts of the object. The firefighting action, which active dozens of fire brigades, continued all night. The effects of the component are catastrophic.
As a consequence of the fire The fourth, last storey of the building burned down.. The lower floors, although not straight covered by fire, were flooded during firefighting and destroyed by dense smoke. Over 500 people lived in the building. Fortunately, thanks to the efficient evacuation, no 1 was killed. 3 people suffered insignificant injuries. 3 rescuers were besides injured, including 2 firefighters. Residents who fled in a hurry lost almost everything. Many of them are inactive searching for their missing pets.
The government's flash reaction. PLN 1.6 million for ad hoc aid
On Friday, in the face of the scale of tragedy, Prime Minister Donald Tusk decided to launch peculiar funds from the state budget reserve. According to the Provincial Mariusz Frankowski, the amount has already been transferred to Ząbki City Hall PLN 1.6 million. This money is intended for ad hoc assistance to all victims.
Any household affected by a fire may apply for a one-off, non-refundable allowance of up to PLN 8000. This appropriation is intended to cover the most urgent needs, specified as the acquisition of clothes, necessities or food. The government besides declared further support for the city in organising long-term accommodation for people who would not be able to rapidly return to their premises. A temporary shelter has already been provided in 2 hotels and in Primary School No. 3 at 2 Kościelna Street.
How and where to apply for 8,000 PLN? Key information for victims
In order to improve the granting of aid, the city authorities have organised a peculiar service station for scolders. That's where you can apply for help. This is key information for all those in need.
Applications for benefits may be submitted in Saturday at Primary School No. 3 in Ząbki, 2 Kościelna Street. The point will be open in hours 8:00 to 4:00 p.m.. In the same location there is besides a 24-hour information point where all essential data can be obtained and intellectual support, which is highly crucial in specified a traumatic situation.
Lost papers and aid for companies. What else do you request to know?
Many people rushed out of their homes without taking their papers with them. The authorities predicted this problem. On Saturday, from 8:00 to 12:00 (or longer, to the last curious party), the City Office in Ząbki will be able to get assistance in establishing the mCitizen application, which will let for digital identity confirmation.
Special support was besides prepared for entrepreneurs who lived or operated in a burnt-out building. The staff of the Social Insurance Institution are on work at the aid station at the school. The affected may number on precedence to be given to requests for postponement of the deadline for payment of contributions or distribution of debts into instalments. A 24-hour contact number has besides been launched for all victims: 662 663 979.
What about the building? Prosecutor's Office's initiating an investigation.
On the site of the fire are already the construction supervisors from Wolomina, supported by experts at regional and national level. Their task is to accurately measure the method condition of the building. By the end of the weekend, a detailed study will be produced, which will find the degree of the harm and indicate which parts of the facility are suitable for renovation and which parts for demolition. Residents will be able to enter little damaged premises for their belongings as shortly as the service considers it full safe.
At the same time, the Warsaw-Prague territory Attorney's Office initiated a fire investigation. Fire experts will find its cause. It's besides early to talk about circumstantial hypotheses. The intent of the proceedings is to explain all the circumstances of this large tragedy.
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