A Fire Burns Down almost an Entire Shopping Center Housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw

Representation photo: Fire at a factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Representation photo: Fire at a factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 9, 2021. (Reuters)
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A Fire Burns Down almost an Entire Shopping Center Housing 1,400 outlets in Warsaw

Representation photo: Fire at a factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 9, 2021. (Reuters)
Representation photo: Fire at a factory on the outskirts of Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 9, 2021. (Reuters)

A fire broke out on Sunday morning in a vast shopping center housing 1,400 shops and service outlets in the Bialoleka district in Poland's capital.
The fire brigade said more than 80% of the center was on fire, and rescue operations were being carried out by 50 teams, including chemical and environmental rescue specialists, The Associated Press said.
Footage aired by private broadcaster TVN24 showed thick black smoke rising over the area.
Authorities sent a text message warning Warsaw residents about the fire and to stay home with the windows closed.
A police spokesperson told the news agency PAP there were no injuries reported.
Shopping centers and large shops are usually closed on Sunday due to a ban on trade installed by the previous government which had close ties to the Catholic church, viewing it as a day of worship. Such outlets are exempt from the ban only about half a dozen Sundays a year, giving people the chance to shop ahead of Christmas and Easter and other events.



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Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
Surpassing 20 million visitors, Riyadh Season continues to cement its status as one of the world’s largest and most dynamic entertainment events, reinforcing Riyadh’s position as a premier global entertainment destination. (Riyadh Season)
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