Hundreds of people see shocks and tears as 12-story palace burns in Tirana

Hundreds of people blocked the main road as they watched in shock and tears the building, which was consumed by flames on the outside facade within minutes. Some of them seem shocked as the police set up security perimeters so that they would not approach the fire.

Over three hours in the war with the flames passed 100 firemen, assisted by two Cougar helicopters for the extinguishing of the fire. From current information, it is suspected that fire started from the first floors under unclear circumstances, while it opened rapidly until the 12th floor.

The invasion of fire forces managed to evacuate the palace residents on time, although there were also asphyxiated citizens. The palace lacked the emergency stairs, while firemen's stairs were needed to extract the elderly, reports TCh, broadcast Periscope.

Among the injured were six firefighters as well as a police officer who were sent to the QSUT near the fire building. Of the injured inhabitants, a woman has suffered first - degree injuries.

The State Police Director was also at the scene. Skender Hita, who said the Rena forces were activated to open every locked door of the palace.

The investigative group will determine the cause of the destruction of the fire at the palace, which has resulted in the flames as well as 2021, where it was under construction. /Periscope

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