The police in Turin have arrested a suspect believed to have set fire to a building where a 35-year-old man, Jakopo Pereti, tragically lost his life. The fire also injured five others, including two minors. The arson is reportedly motivated by personal reasons, unrelated to the victim.
Meanwhile, on the Greek island of Evia, residents are being evacuated as wildfires rage on. Serbia is also facing a worrying surge in open-area fires. Since the beginning of the year, there have been 17 emergency fire incidents, with 8 occurring outdoors. Vojvodina leads in the number of fires, mainly due to harvest season and illegal burning of crop residues, which is strictly prohibited by law.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs urges citizens to be vigilant and immediately call firefighters if they spot a fire. Penalties for violating fire safety laws range from 10,000 to 1 million dinars.
Recently, a large fire broke out near Vinča, affecting a weekend settlement where about 50 cottages were completely destroyed. Firefighters and volunteers are tirelessly working to control the fires and save property.
The big question remains: how many more tragedies must occur before serious action is taken? Got thoughts on this fiery mess? Drop a comment and let’s see if your words can spark a heated debate!
