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A major fire broke out in a residential building in Tirana, near the Mother Teresa University Hospital Center (QSUT), prompting a large-scale emergency response.<\/p>\n

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Army forces intervened with a helicopter to help extinguish the flames and bring the situation under control in the area near the hospital.<\/p>\n

Due to the thick smoke, four people \u2014 two civilians and two firefighters \u2014 were taken to the emergency unit at QSUT with signs of asphyxiation.<\/p>\n

The fire engulfed the facade of a building in the area known as \u201cFarmacia 10,\u201d opposite the hospital. Despite a rapid response, the flames remained active for several minutes, while dense smoke spread across the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

Firefighters and police units are on the scene, evacuating residents who were still inside the building at the time the fire broke out.<\/p>\n

Authorities described the situation as serious, as emergency services continue efforts to fully contain the blaze and ensure the safety of residents.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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