LatviaPublished: 24 July 2026 at 18:37
Large fire in Riga: Two-story building on fire on Augusta Deglava Street
On Friday afternoon, a two-story building on Augusta Deglava Street in Riga caught fire. The fire brigade has deployed 24 firefighters, six tankers, and two ladder trucks.
Fire on Augusta Deglava Street
On Friday at 4:45 PM, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) received a report of a fire in a two-story building on Augusta Deglava Street in Riga. The building was burning with open flames.
Firefighting efforts
A total of 24 firefighters, six water tankers, and two aerial ladder trucks are involved in extinguishing the fire.
Public safety
VUGD urges residents not to approach the scene and not to obstruct emergency services. People nearby who smell smoke should close windows and doors and turn off ventilation and recovery systems.
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