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LatviaPublished: 18 July 2026 at 09:36

Fire in Scrap Metal Warehouse in Riga Port Extinguished After Nearly 12 Hours

The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) extinguished a fire at a scrap metal warehouse in Riga port, Vecmīlgrāvis, this morning at 7:08 after nearly 12 hours of work.

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After nearly 12 hours of battling the flames, firefighters managed to fully extinguish a fire that broke out yesterday in a scrap metal warehouse in Riga port. The incident occurred at Meldru Street 3 in Vecmīlgrāvis. The State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) reported that the fire was liquidated this morning at 7:08. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze and prevent its spread. Further details about the cause of the fire or the extent of damage have not been disclosed yet.

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