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March 5, 2026
110 Fire Interventions in Toplica
Prokuplje – From the beginning of the heating season on October 15 last year to February 24 this year, members of the Sector for Emergency Situations in the Toplica district had a total of 110 interventions due to fires in the territory of Prokuplje, Kuršumlija, Blace, and Žitorađa. Most importantly, there were no fatalities or seriously injured persons in these fires.
TL;DR
- 110 fire interventions in Toplica district from October 15 to February 24.
- No fatalities or serious injuries reported in these fires.
- 52 fires occurred in buildings, 31 in residential homes and apartments.
- Common causes: faulty/uncleaned chimneys, carelessness with fires, unattended heaters, flammable items near heat sources.
- Electrical issues and human error are significant factors.
- Nationwide, 3,199 fires and explosions occurred from October 15, 2025, to February 24, 2026, resulting in 40 deaths and 127 injuries.
- Citizens are urged to clean chimneys, check heating devices, properly dispose of ash, and not leave children unattended near heaters.
- Remember to turn off electrical appliances when leaving home.
- In case of fire, call the fire rescue unit at 193.
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