LatviaPublished: 21 October 2026 at 09:54

Firefighters on Tuesday put out both burnt food and kitchen cabinets

Firefighters of Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service rescued several people from fires on Tuesday. The headline also mentions burnt food and burning kitchen cabinets.

Firefighters of Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) rescued several people from fires on Tuesday, 20 October, the service reported.

VUGD is the national agency that responds to fires and other emergencies and rescues people. The headline of the report says that on Tuesday firefighters dealt with both burnt food and burning kitchen cabinets.

The source does not say exactly how many people were rescued, where the calls took place or what caused the fires. No further information about casualties or damage is given.

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