SIBENIK AREA SIBENIK, Aug 14 (Hina) - Sibenik-Knin County police have arrested B.K., aged 23, suspected of having planted a fire which grew to dangerous proportions in the Sibenik area on August 11. The fire spread uncontrollably,
scorching vineyards and olive groves. As the fire drew very close to residential areas, residents were evacuated. Fire-fighters managed to curb the flames only yesterday. The same person is also suspected of having planted another fire that same day, not far from the first site. This fire was contained, but not before it destroyed eight hectares of undergrowth and pine forest. B.K. has been charged of criminal acts against public safety and endangering lives and property.(hina) lml
SIBENIK, Aug 14 (Hina) - Sibenik-Knin County police have arrested
B.K., aged 23, suspected of having planted a fire which grew to
dangerous proportions in the Sibenik area on August 11.
The fire spread uncontrollably, scorching vineyards and olive
groves. As the fire drew very close to residential areas, residents
were evacuated. Fire-fighters managed to curb the flames only
yesterday.
The same person is also suspected of having planted another fire
that same day, not far from the first site. This fire was contained,
but not before it destroyed eight hectares of undergrowth and pine
forest.
B.K. has been charged of criminal acts against public safety and
endangering lives and property.
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