A total of 1,276 fires were reported nationwide on the first day of 2023, a spokesman for the State Fire Service, Karol Kierzkowski, said on Monday.
In all, firefighters were called out 2,066 times over the New Year’s holiday to attend fires and other emergencies nationwide, Kierzkowski said.
On the last day of 2022, Polish firefighters were called to tackle some 700 blazes caused by fireworks, according to officials.
Ahead of New Year’s Eve, firefighters, police and medical services urged the public to be cautious with fireworks to avoid getting hurt during festivities.
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Source: PAP