Emergency situation declared over Bačka Palanka landfill fire
Bačka Palanka declared an emergency situation on 6 August after its emergency staff met over a landfill fire that began overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday. 021 and Danas report dense smoke in town; residents are advised to keep windows closed, avoid outdoor exertion and air rooms only after the smoke clears.
What matters
Municipal decision
The emergency situation was declared on 6 August after a municipal emergency-staff meeting.
Fire still burning
The landfill has been burning since Tuesday night into Wednesday, and smoke has spread across the town.
Response teams
Units from Bačka Palanka and Futog, volunteer firefighters and utility services are responding.
Breakdown by publication
How sources frame this story
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021: emergency declared over landfill fire
021 reports that the landfill has been burning since overnight, with smoke reducing visibility and making breathing difficult. Units from Bačka Palanka and Futog, volunteers and utility services are involved.
Danas: decision after emergency-staff meeting
Danas, citing FoNet, reports that the decision followed a municipal emergency-staff meeting over the fire that began overnight.
Overall takeaway
Both sources confirm the emergency situation and continuing fire; 021 relays the practical guidance for residents from local outlet BAP vesti.
What this means for residents
Minimise time outdoors
Residents are advised to close windows and doors and avoid outdoor exertion, especially if they have respiratory conditions.
Air rooms after smoke clears
The guidance is to ventilate rooms only after the smoke has dispersed.