Fire, gas leak triggers evacuation of high-rise apartment building

Firefighters in Prague responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire in a equipment room on Urbánkova Street, which was followed by a gas leak. The building was evacuated as a precaution.

The gas emergency team shut off the leaking gas, and fire crews are continuing to inspect the nearby utility tunnel connected to the building.

Two individuals were taken into the care of Prague emergency medical services. Their condition has not been specified.

Photo credit: Hasiči Praha

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