Double-decker bus catches fire at Vodno viewpoint
Skopje firefighters are extinguishing a burning double-decker JSP bus at the Vodno viewpoint; officials say there is no immediate danger to nearby vegetation.
A double-decker city bus caught fire today at the Vodno viewpoint above Skopje, authorities confirmed.
The Director of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, Stojanche Angelov, said that emergency crews from the city are working at the scene and that the blaze is expected to be brought under control soon.
Firefighting teams on site
“Based on the information I have at the moment, there is a Skopje Public Transport (JSP) double-decker bus on fire at the Vodno viewpoint; Skopje firefighters are working to extinguish it; I expect it will be put out shortly; for now there is no danger of the fire spreading to the nearby vegetation,” Angelov said.
Municipal firefighters remain at the viewpoint conducting extinguishing operations and ensuring the area is secure. No injuries have been reported so far, and initial assessments indicate the flames have been contained to the vehicle.
Traffic and access to the immediate lookout point were temporarily restricted while crews worked. Officials said they will provide an update once the bus is fully extinguished and the scene is cleared.
Photo: press material from the event
