The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MAI) has convoked an operative group at the level of the MAI following the Bamboo fire, officials of the ministry stated for AGERPRES.
It is composed of the Minister of Internal Affairs, the State Secretaries of the Ministry and the department heads of the MAI.
At the same time, the Health Minister reported being at the command post setup following the incident.
Hospital officials announced that the Bucharest Emergency Hospital has 6 persons still hospitalized following the fire, 3 being in Orthopedics for injuries sustained while exiting the building, two of the persons jumping from windows in their effort to save themselves, and 3 being in Toxicology having sustained smoke inhalation during the fire. Of the three in Toxicology one was intubated but the measure was renounced, the said person remaining in critical condition.
A devastating fire broke out in the Bamboo club in northern Bucharest at around 4:00 AM, ravaging the 3,000 square meter structure and destroying it completely, leaving behind 38 people injured.
At this time, the fire is put out, yet the building is mostly collapsed and firefighters are monitoring the remains of the building in order to prevent it from reigniting.
Of the 38 persons who reached the hospitals, 21 were transported by ambulances, while 17 came with their own means of transport. At this time, there are less than 10 people still hospitalized, the rest presenting minor injuries and being discharged from hospital. One person was severely injured and was intubated, but, at this time, is in better condition and conscious.
An investigation was started to determine the cause of the fire and is now conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office attached to the Bucharest Tribunal and structures of the Bucharest Police.
