Bales on fire near Lepsény: what happened at Balaton? 🔥

Flames broke out in the outskirts of Lepsény near the southern shore of Lake Balaton, which may temporarily affect holidaymakers and locals traveling on the main road 7. Due to burning bale stacks near Posta Street, the professional firefighters from Siófok immediately rushed to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading towards the busy route.

The flames have already been contained with three water jets by the Siófok and Polgárdi units. The operations are supported by two work machines and a Siófok water tanker vehicle, allowing the firefighters to effectively push back the fire. This section of main road 7 is particularly important for motorists heading to Balaton, so the authorities are continuously monitoring the situation.

The incident is taking place on the outskirts of Lepsény, where the proximity to agricultural land could have allowed the fire to spread quickly. However, the rapid intervention of the Siófok firefighters prevented it from affecting a larger area or the nearby infrastructure. It is reassuring for locals and holidaymakers on the Balaton shore that the experts have already contained the flames in the early stages.

Such incidents always remind us how important rapid response is in the settlements around Balaton. The presence of firefighters and the use of special equipment guarantees that we can feel safe on the shore of the lake even during the summer season. 🚒🔥

Source: katasztrofavedelem.hu