According to Josef Balint, a representative of the Regional Directorate of the Fire and Rescue Corps (HaZZ) in Košice, there were 60 employees inside at the time of the fire. Everyone was evacuated before the firefighters arrived. Four people were taken to be examined by medical personnel.
Extinguishing the fire was difficult due to heavy smoke, so rescuers had to work in self-contained breathing apparatus. Seven firefighters and three fire trucks were deployed to the scene. An expert was also called in to determine the cause of the fire.
The causes and circumstances of the incident, as well as the exact amount of damage, are still under investigation.
