January 12th 2025.
A terrifying incident unfolded in the city of Most, Czechia, when a restaurant suddenly burst into flames. It was a busy Saturday night and the U Kojota restaurant was preparing to close for the evening. But before anyone could realize what was happening, a propane-butane heater toppled over and ignited, causing a massive explosion that engulfed the entire building in flames.
The fire was so intense that it quickly spread to the surrounding apartment buildings, forcing residents to evacuate in a panic. The scene was chaotic and dangerous, but the brave firefighters and rescue workers wasted no time in responding to the emergency. According to fire service spokesperson Petr Pelikus, the flames were so fierce that they were shooting out of the windows and there were already injured individuals on the street.
Despite the danger, the rescue teams worked tirelessly to save as many lives as possible. They managed to rescue several survivors from the burning restaurant, including one person who was trapped in the toilet. In total, there were about 20 guests inside the restaurant at the time of the explosion. Tragically, six people lost their lives and eight were injured, some with critical burns. The injured were rushed to the hospital and underwent surgery, with one still in intensive care.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the police and firefighters. According to Mayor Marek Hrvol, this was an incredibly tragic event for the city of Most and will be remembered as a dark day in its history. He offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and expressed gratitude to all the rescue services for their swift and coordinated response.
It took a team of 60 firefighters over an hour to finally gain control of the raging fire and put it out by 1am. The alarm was raised just after 11pm, right when the restaurant was about to close. A fire service spokesperson shared that the fire started in an annex that served as a garden restaurant, but they were able to prevent it from spreading to the main building.
The news of this tragedy quickly reached the Prime Minister, Petr Fiala, who expressed his deep sorrow and condolences to the families of the victims. He also wished a speedy recovery to those who were injured and thanked the rescue workers, firefighters, and police officers for their dedicated efforts during this unfortunate incident. The police are currently working to identify the victims and determine the cause of the explosion.
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