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04 Feb 2025

Major fire in a home for the elderly killed 8 in Serbia

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Fire at a Home for the Elderly in Barajevo: On January 20, 2025, a fire broke out at a home for the elderly in Barajevo, a municipality on the outskirts of Belgrade. The fire resulted in the deaths of eight people and injured seven others. Initial findings suggest the fire was caused by arson.

The fire started around 3:30 a.m., and emergency services responded swiftly to the scene. However, the blaze had already spread rapidly, engulfing more than a third of the care facility. The home housed 30 residents at the time, and many were evacuated to hospitals in Belgrade for treatment.

Serbian Social Care Minister Nemanja Starovic expressed deep sorrow over the incident, noting that while emergency crews reacted quickly, the fire had already caused significant damage. Police investigations are ongoing, but early indications point to one of the residents as the possible arsonist.

 

More information: 

eKathimerini - 8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia 

Local10 - 8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia 

Punch Newspapers - Fire kills eight at Serbia retirement home

AP News - 8 people die in a fire at a home for the elderly in Serbia 

Newsweek - Huge Fire at Home for Elderly Leaves 8 Dead in Suspected Arson