Hell on the Loznica Landfill: City Choked by Smoke and Emergency Declared!
Have you ever seen a city swallowed by thick, black smoke? Well, the people of Loznica have experienced it firsthand! Yesterday, exactly at 12:20 PM, a massive fire broke out at the city landfill in Loznica, engulfing a staggering three hectares of waste. Yes, three hectares! Talk about environmental safety and waste control.
Firefighters fought like lions, but fierce winds and inaccessible terrain made their job a nightmare. Imagine this — thick smoke spreading everywhere, water channels blocking heavy machinery access, yet the firefighters refused to give up. Loznica’s mayor, Dragana Lukić, immediately declared a state of emergency and urged citizens to keep their windows shut and stay safe from the smoke.
Smoke That Won’t Quit
The smoke is so thick and black it has blanketed the entire city and surrounding areas. Environmental experts warn the smoke will linger for days. A mobile air quality monitoring station has already been set up on Drinska Street, right next to the landfill. The results will be shared with the public, but it’s already clear the air is polluted and hazardous to health.
Who’s to Blame?
Is this just an accident or the result of irresponsible waste management? The Loznica landfill was clearly overloaded and poorly maintained. Fire units from Loznica, Šabac, and volunteer fire brigades have been battling the blaze around the clock, but the question remains: how many more disasters like this will it take before something serious changes?
What Now?
The city’s emergency headquarters is on site, and all relevant services are on alert to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings. Citizens are urged to be cautious and follow official updates. But honestly, how long will we endure these ecological disasters before the authorities wake up and take real action?
The Bottom Line
The fire at the Loznica landfill isn’t just a local problem — it’s a wake-up call for all of us. While smoke chokes the city and firefighters battle the inferno, we ask: where are the responsible officials, and why do these things keep happening? Will we wait until something even worse happens?
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Source: Blic.rs, Lozničke novosti, Šabačke vesti
