LatviaPublished: 28 July 2026 at 11:42

Extinguishing of Burning Electric Car on Mūkusalas Street Took 14 Hours

On Monday, an electric car fire on Mūkusalas Street in Riga required 14 hours of firefighting, as per the State Fire and Rescue Service.

On Monday afternoon, an electric vehicle caught fire on Mūkusalas Street in Riga. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) informed the LETA news agency that the extinguishing operations lasted 14 hours. Firefighters worked for an extended period to fully extinguish the flames. No further details regarding the cause or any injuries have been released at this time.

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