Storm Aftermath in Lithuania: Firefighters Respond to Record Incidents, One Fatality Reported

Lithuania is grappling with the severe consequences of a powerful storm, which has left firefighters with their busiest period in two decades. Kaunas County has been the hardest hit, with emergency services responding to 323 incidents. Other regions also reported significant damage, including Vilnius with 204 events, Alytus with 188, and Utena with 110.

The primary cause of these emergency calls involves fallen trees and broken branches. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to clear roads, remove debris from vehicles and buildings, and address damage to the electrical infrastructure. Preliminary reports indicate that trees have fallen on cars 69 times, on buildings 62 times, and on power poles 29 times.

Tragically, the storm has claimed at least one life. A man died in the Anykščiai district after being struck by a falling tree. Emergency services continue their operations across the country as new requests for assistance are still being registered. The scale of the damage is unprecedented, with the number of incidents in just 12 hours exceeding the total for the entire year in previous years, such as 2025 when 1,610 tree removal operations were conducted, or 2024 with 3,116.

Authorities are urging residents to exercise extreme caution. They advise staying clear of downed power lines, fallen trees touching them, and dangerously leaning trees. Any immediate threats to life, health, or property should be reported to the emergency number 112. Final figures will be compiled once all information from across Lithuania is systematically gathered.