​On Saturday evening, an explosion occurred in a two-story building with an attic located in the 5th sector of Bucharest, after which a fire started. To prevent the fire from spreading to the surrounding houses and to put out the fire, firefighters intervene with the help of several special vehicles. Four people were taken to Arsi Hospital and Baghdasar Hospital, News.ro reported.

RENEWAL The area covered by the fire is approximately 270 square meters.

A total of 17 people were evacuated from the building.

“There is no open fire at the moment, measures are being taken to open the roof. The size of the device has been changed, there are 5 special fire-extinguishing vehicles left in the case,” ISU Bucharest-Ilfov reported.

According to the ISU Bucharest-Ilfov, there are currently 4 victims who are conscious and have been taken to Arsi Hospital and Bagdasar Hospital (three men aged 59, 34 and 39 and an 18-year-old woman).

The fire has been contained and work is underway to eliminate it.

10 fire trucks, 2 truck ladders, 6 SMURD vehicles, 5 SABIF ambulances and a special emergency rescue squad were called.

“The fire engulfed the attic and the 2nd floor, partially spread to the 1st floor,” the source said.