VUGD statistics prove: Latvia is so peaceful that even firefighters are starting to think about career changes

In the past 24 hours, VUGD received 91 calls throughout Latvia, which is fewer than Lake Liepāja receives on average in complaints from fishermen that the fish are too shy. While firefighters in Riga might be counting calls with a calculator, our heroes work so peacefully that even the silence of Lake Liepāja seems like a heavy metal concert.

Of the 91 calls, 32 were grass fires, proving that Latvians are so patriotic they even burn last year's grass. The most significant burning incidents occurred in Rēzekne, Madona, and Gulbene counties, where grass burned over two hectares. "Our grass burns more stylishly than Riga hipsters' beards," comments local resident Jānis.

In Rēzekne county, a 50-square-meter shed also burned, and a person was evacuated from the neighboring house. Probably the first time in life that someone from the Rēzekne side was faster than someone from Liepāja — this time in evacuation. The work concluded at 20:56, which is faster than the average Riga resident finds a parking spot downtown.

Of all the calls, 20 were false alarms, meaning someone called VUGD thinking they also repair refrigerators. But knowing our people's creativity, someone probably tried to order pizza through the fire department number.