Fire breaks out in Budapest apartment, street temporarily closed

Residents asked to stay indoors

Although the fire generated dense smoke, the building did not need to be evacuated. Officials, however, requested that residents remain inside and keep their windows and doors closed while the building was ventilated. Firefighters used large fans to clear the smoke from the stairwell and apartments.

Temporary street closure

For the duration of the emergency response, the affected section of Baross Street between Szűz Street and Vasas köz was closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Police helped secure the area to ensure the safety of residents and passers-by.

By later in the afternoon, the fire was fully extinguished and the building ventilated. The affected section of Baross Street remained closed during the firefighting operation. Authorities have not yet released information about the possible cause of the fire.

You can check out some photos taken at the scene in Józsefváros Újság’s article.