A tragic fire hit a block of flats in the town of Handlova, western Slovakia, on Thursday night. Speaking on Thursday evening, Prime Minister Eduard Heger stated that the Government as well as the ministries are ready to help people who were hit by the fire. The tragedy claimed four lives, killing a married couple aged 46 and 48, and two women aged 40 and 65. Another five people suffered injuries, two of whom remain in hospital.
The premier thanked all the units that intervened, and according to people, they can see that they managed it very well, intervened promptly and were able to evacuate all the residents, and especially to put out the fire in a short time. "Almost 120 people from this apartment building had to be moved out so far, it'll probably be a matter of weeks before they can return," he said.
Interior Minister Roman Mikulec also expressed his sincere condolences to the bereaved and thanked the rescue services.
Source: TASR
