DRAMA IN VRNJAČKA BANJA! A large fire broke out in the center, people evacuated!
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TL;DR
- A large fire broke out in Vrnjačka Banja, reportedly starting in a chimney.
- Residents were successfully evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
- The article stresses that human error is a common cause of fires.
- It advises immediate action upon discovering a fire: call 193, provide a precise location, and inform about any endangered persons.
- Prevention tips include not leaving stoves unattended, keeping heaters away from flammable materials, and unplugging electrical devices when leaving home.
- Electrical fires and oil fires should not be extinguished with water; use powder or CO2 extinguishers.
- Fires in pans can be put out by covering with a damp blanket or non-synthetic cloth after protecting yourself.
- Water should not be poured into a burning chimney due to the risk of explosion.