Diesel Passenger Train Catches Fire Near Daugavpils, Latvia
A diesel passenger train caught fire on Tuesday evening in the Nicgale parish of Augsdaugava municipality, located between Livani and Daugavpils in Latvia. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received the emergency call shortly after 21:00. Approximately 60 passengers were successfully evacuated from the train before firefighters arrived at the scene. The extinguishing operations lasted more than two hours, with the fire confined to the engine compartment, affecting an area of ten square meters. The State Police have launched criminal proceedings to investigate the circumstances, though the exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. This incident was part of a busy night for VUGD, which responded to 63 calls in total, including various other fires and rescue operations. No injuries were reported in connection with the train fire, highlighting the effectiveness of the evacuation efforts. Authorities continue to examine the site to determine the origin of the blaze.
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Diesel Passenger Train Catches Fire Near Daugavpils, Latvia
A diesel passenger train caught fire on Tuesday evening in the Nicgale parish of Augsdaugava municipality, located between Livani and Daugavpils in Latvia. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received the emergency call shortly after 21:00. Approximately 60 passengers were successfully evacuated from the train before firefighters arrived at the scene. The extinguishing operations lasted more than two hours, with the fire confined to the engine compartment, affecting an area of ten square meters. The State Police have launched criminal proceedings to investigate the circumstances, though the exact cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. This incident was part of a busy night for VUGD, which responded to 63 calls in total, including various other fires and rescue operations. No injuries were reported in connection with the train fire, highlighting the effectiveness of the evacuation efforts. Authorities continue to examine the site to determine the origin of the blaze.
The Baltic Times