A fire broke out in a cell at the Split prison Bilice, where nine to ten inmates were present. The fire was reportedly started by the inmates themselves due to a bedbug infestation, by setting mattresses on fire. The fire was quickly and bravely extinguished by judicial police officers before the arrival of firefighters, preventing a larger disaster. Nine inmates and one police officer were hospitalized, with five in critical condition undergoing intensive care. An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. The judicial police union praised the courage and swift response of the officers. Media across the political spectrum generally report on the event focusing on the emergency response, the condition of the injured, and the investigation, while some emphasize the bedbug problem as the cause of the fire.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning media emphasize the poor conditions in the prison, highlighting the bedbug infestation as a symptom of neglect and inadequate care for inmates. They focus on the systemic issues within the prison system and call for reforms to improve living conditions and prevent such incidents.
Center: Centrist media report the facts of the fire incident, focusing on the quick and brave response of the judicial police and emergency services. They provide balanced coverage of the event, including the hospitalization of inmates and ongoing investigation, without strong editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the heroism and quick action of the judicial police officers who prevented a larger disaster. They highlight the dangers faced by law enforcement in prisons and commend their bravery. Some may downplay systemic issues and focus on law and order narratives.
