Alarm in these municipalities in Serbia! As many as 49 fires since the start of the heating season: Firefighters issue urgent appeal to citizens!
Since the beginning of the heating season, members of the Firefighting and Rescue Battalion Prijepolje have intervened in as many as 49 fires and explosions in buildings in the territory of the Department for Emergency Situations in Prijepolje, which covers the municipalities of Prijepolje, Priboj, and Nova Varoš.
TL;DR
- 49 fires and explosions have occurred in the Prijepolje, Priboj, and Nova Varoš municipalities since the heating season began.
- Main causes include faulty or uncleaned chimneys, careless use of solid fuel stoves, unattended heaters, and overloaded electrical systems.
- Citizens are advised to check their heating systems, avoid overloading electrical installations, and keep flammable materials away from heat sources.
- Additional safety measures include proper ash disposal, supervising children near stoves, and unplugging electrical devices when leaving home.
- In case of fire, citizens should immediately call 193 and follow the instructions of the fire department.