Fire breaks out at factory in Šiauliai

A fire broke out at a factory in Šiauliai on Thursday, LRT reported, citing the State Fire and Rescue Service. The fire was reported at 12:13 p.m. at a factory on Liejyklos Street.

Initial information indicated that a paint booth was on fire. Firefighters dispatched seven water tenders, an aerial ladder truck and a command vehicle.

No one was injured, according to preliminary information, and employees evacuated the building.

The fire was reported localised at 1:06 p.m. and extinguished at 1:29 p.m. The premises were then being ventilated as firefighters carried out final operations.