Latvia's Riga Castle Damaged After Fire

A major fire has caused extensive damage to Riga Castle, a medieval fortress in Latvia.

The castle is home to the country's National History Museum.

The overnight fire damaged the roof and the second and third floors of the castle, said emergency services official Viktorija Sembele.

Firefighters look at the damage after putting the fire out

She says some significant items in the museum suffered water damage but none was destroyed.

The castle is normally the residence of the Baltic state's president, Andris Berzins, but he is not living there at present but the building was having work done.

One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.               

Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang

Latvia's Riga Castle Damaged After Fire

Dengan url

http://junesstatical.blogspot.com/2013/06/latvias-riga-castle-damaged-after-fire.html

Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya

Latvia's Riga Castle Damaged After Fire

namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link

Latvia's Riga Castle Damaged After Fire

sebagai sumbernya