Fire at Warsaw Bank Headquarters Prompts Evacuation of 200
A fire broke out Tuesday afternoon in the historic headquarters of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) in central Warsaw, prompting the evacuation of approximately 200 workers. The incident, which occurred as the building undergoes extensive renovations, caused significant traffic disruptions but resulted in no reported injuries.
Details of the Incident at BGK Headquarters
The fire began in the basement of the landmark building, located at the intersection of Aleje Jerozolimskie and Nowy Świat, at approximately 2:18 PM local time. According to early reports, the blaze was likely caused by a short circuit in the electrical installation, sparking a fire during the ongoing modernization work. All construction personnel safely evacuated the premises. Two lanes of Aleje Jerozolimskie toward the Vistula River were temporarily closed, creating substantial traffic congestion in the area around the Charles de Gaulle roundabout. Fire crews had departed the scene by 4:00 PM, according to TVN Warszawa.
Historic Bank Building Undergoing Modernization
The BGK building is a notable example of interwar modernist architecture in Warsaw, constructed between 1928 and 1931 based on a design by Rudolf Świerczyński. It was expanded after World War II. Currently, only construction workers are present in the building as the bank’s staff are working from a different location. Renovation efforts have proven more complex than initially anticipated, requiring careful attention to preservation requirements. The incident underscores the challenges of modernizing historic structures.
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Źródła: Miejski Reporter, tvn24.pl
