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Polish government promises relief after major apartment fire near Warsaw

04.07.2025 14:30
Poland’s finance minister has pledged emergency assistance for hundreds of residents displaced by a large fire that destroyed parts of three apartment buildings in the town of Ząbki near Warsaw. The government has announced it will release special funds and has sent senior officials to the site to coordinate relief efforts.
Polands finance minister has promised emergency assistance for hundreds of residents displaced by a major blaze that destroyed parts of three apartment buildings in the town of Ząbki, as prosecutors opened an investigation and PM Donald Tusk convened an urgent meeting to address a series of recent fires.
Poland’s finance minister has promised emergency assistance for hundreds of residents displaced by a major blaze that destroyed parts of three apartment buildings in the town of Ząbki, as prosecutors opened an investigation and PM Donald Tusk convened an urgent meeting to address a series of recent fires.Photo: PAP/Leszek Szymański

On Friday, Finance Minister Andrzej Domański told TVN24 that funding would be provided to help those affected, emphasizing that “there are always resources available to support people struck by tragedy.”

The fire broke out Thursday evening in the attic of one of the blocks and spread quickly, damaging more than 200 apartments and affecting over 500 people, according to local authorities.

Probe launched into massive apartment fire in the Warsaw suburb of Ząbki

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the cause of the blaze, treating it as an incident that endangered many lives and large amounts of property.

No fatalities were reported, but several residents and firefighters sustained minor injuries.

Local volunteers rapidly organized support efforts, offering temporary housing and donations for displaced families.

PM Tusk convenes crisis talks over fires and border tensions

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called an emergency meeting on Friday with security officials and the interior minister to address a series of recent fires and escalating tensions at the country’s border, according to new government spokesperson Adam Szłapka.

UPDATE: Polish government promises targeted support after major fire

“A decision has been made to release special funds to help those affected by the fire - no one in need will be left without support,” government spokesperson Adam Szłapka said after meeting with the Polish prime minister.

The scale of aid will be determined once damage assessments are complete. Interior Minister Tomasz Siemoniak and the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, Jan Grabiec, visited the site on Friday.

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