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One raft burned, another's mooring detached

Events on the rivers - from a fire to the evacuation of guests from a raft - marked the weekend that has passed. First, on Saturday, March 14, in the evening hours, a raft burned on the Sava Quay near Block 45. This is a vessel that was moved here after an auction organized by the city at the end of 2022.

One raft burned, another's mooring detached

TL;DR

  • A raft named 'Bata Laki' on the Sava Quay near Blok 45 burned down on Saturday evening, March 14.
  • The raft was moved to a new location near a gravel pit in November 2023 after being relocated from the Sava Quay.
  • The fire caused maximum damage, with the roof collapsing and a large part of the structure burning.
  • No injuries were reported in the fire incident.
  • On the same night, a raft on the Danube near Kula Nebojša experienced a mooring failure, threatening to drift downstream.
  • River police intervened to secure the raft and prevent it from colliding with other floating objects.
  • Due to the incident, owners of the 'Zapa Borka' raft canceled a concert and a party, asking about 300 visitors to leave peacefully.
  • The exact cause of the mooring failure is unconfirmed, but strong winds and rough river conditions were present.
  • The article emphasizes the requirement for a responsible person to check the safety of floating objects, especially when river levels change.
  • Recent clean-up and dredging work is being carried out near the rafts.