Fire in Shuto Orizari: shops and cafes burned

A large fire broke out last night in the Skopje neighborhood of Shuto Orizari and gutted several shops and cafes, affecting primarily commercial premises and parts of the outdoor terraces.

Intervention timeline

According to current records from emergency services, "Between 03:31 and 06:45, 15 firefighters and six firefighting vehicles extinguished a burning commercial shop on Indira St. b.b. (municipality Shuto Orizari)," the Center for Crisis Management reported.

Local residents reported dense smoke and strong tongues of flame, and published videos show extensive material damage to the shops and the outdoor areas in front of the cafes.

So far, no injuries have been reported. Firefighters prioritized extinguishing the fire and preventing it from spreading to neighboring buildings.

More details are expected from the fire services after on-site inspections are completed, and from the Ministry of Internal Affairs once the official inspection is finished.

The municipality and the competent authorities will publish additional information on the cause and the extent of material damage after assessments are completed.

Photo: press material from the event