Storm claims several lives in Latvia, rescuer among the injured

Latvia recorded several serious storm-related incidents on Saturday evening, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) spokesperson Viktorija Gribuste reported.

In Jelgava, part of a building's structure collapsed, resulting in a person's death. Further details about the cause and exact location of the collapse have not yet been disclosed.

In Aizkraukles municipality, a person died after being struck by a falling tree, an incident that appears linked to the stormy weather affecting the country.

Rescuer injured during cleanup

In Bauskas municipality, a firefighter-rescuer was injured while working to clear damage caused by the storm. No further information about the circumstances or the injured worker's condition has been released.

VUGD continues to assess the overall situation, as the storm has caused damage and safety risks across several regions of Latvia. The service is urging residents to exercise caution, particularly when outdoors in windy conditions, and to avoid areas where structures could collapse or trees could fall.