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Tragic Fire in Budapest Claims Four Lives, Leaves Dozens Injured

Published February 14, 2026, 09:31

Four people have died and at least 21 were injured in a fire that broke out in a residential complex in Budapest. The fire spread rapidly, trapping residents inside. Three people were found dead at the scene, while one injured person succumbed to their injuries in hospital. Firefighters faced difficulties in extinguishing the blaze, and authorities are investigating the possibility of an accident, possibly caused by a gas cylinder explosion. The fire caused disruption to local residents, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of panic.