A residential structure in Gostivar became the scene of a significant fire on August 5, 2026. According to an announcement issued by SPB Tetovë, emergency services were alerted to the blaze at approximately 17:15 hours, with the incident occurring on ’18 Nëntori’ street within the city of Gostivar. The Gostivar Territorial Fire Unit was dispatched to manage the emergency and successfully extinguished the fire at the residence.
Following the control of the blaze, immediate medical attention was required for several individuals involved in the response. Reports confirm that three people were hospitalized after being exposed to smoke inhalation. The injured included an individual identified as H.Xh.
from Gostivari, alongside two police officers from the local SPB Gostivar detachment who provided assistance during the intervention. All individuals were transported to the Gostivar Emergency Center for treatment. Following the stabilization of the scene, the SPB Gostivar team conducted a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fire.
The authorities continue to manage the aftermath of the incident, ensuring the area is secured while the investigation proceeds to determine the precise cause of the structure fire. The prompt response from both fire units and local police was critical in containing the situation and assisting the affected parties.
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