ZAGREB, Aug 8 (Hina) - According to the State Information Centre, several fires broke out on Saturday in the area of Zadar, in central Dalmatia. A fire also broke out on the island of Hvar, near Sorotusa Bay. Following an intervention
by fire brigades, local residents and two 'canadair' planes, the blaze was localised around 7 pm. The fire has consumed 2,5 hectares of pine wood and underbrush. Fire brigades have continued watering the site of the fire. Two fire-fighting planes were used in extinguishing a fire which broke out near the village of Islam in the Zadar area, as the area caught by fire has still not been cleared of mines.(hina) rml
ZAGREB, Aug 8 (Hina) - According to the State Information Centre,
several fires broke out on Saturday in the area of Zadar, in central
Dalmatia.
A fire also broke out on the island of Hvar, near Sorotusa Bay.
Following an intervention by fire brigades, local residents and two
'canadair' planes, the blaze was localised around 7 pm. The fire has
consumed 2,5 hectares of pine wood and underbrush. Fire brigades
have continued watering the site of the fire.
Two fire-fighting planes were used in extinguishing a fire which
broke out near the village of Islam in the Zadar area, as the area
caught by fire has still not been cleared of mines.
(hina) rml