SIBENIK REGION SIBENIK, Aug 31 (Hina) - Fires which broke out around 4 p.m. on two locations by St. Anthony's Canal in Sibenik, central Adriatic coast, have been spreading carried by strong winds even though all available local
fire-fighting units have been engaged in putting out the flames. Two fire-fighting aircraft and two helicopters are also providing assistance. The blaze is jeopardising the Bogdanovici hamlet, whose inhabitants have bee evacuated. Fire-fighters have thus far succeeded in protecting the houses. Due to the fires, the section of the Adriatic Highway between Sibenik Bridge and Jadrija has been closed since 04.30 p.m. Navigation along St. Anthony's Canal has been discontinued as of 05.30 p.m. Croatian Television has reported that in the evening hours, rain has come to the aid of fire-fighters in the Sibenik region.(hina) ha jn
SIBENIK, Aug 31 (Hina) - Fires which broke out around 4 p.m. on two
locations by St. Anthony's Canal in Sibenik, central Adriatic
coast, have been spreading carried by strong winds even though all
available local fire-fighting units have been engaged in putting
out the flames.
Two fire-fighting aircraft and two helicopters are also providing
assistance.
The blaze is jeopardising the Bogdanovici hamlet, whose
inhabitants have bee evacuated. Fire-fighters have thus far
succeeded in protecting the houses.
Due to the fires, the section of the Adriatic Highway between
Sibenik Bridge and Jadrija has been closed since 04.30 p.m.
Navigation along St. Anthony's Canal has been discontinued as of
05.30 p.m.
Croatian Television has reported that in the evening hours, rain
has come to the aid of fire-fighters in the Sibenik region.
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