Fire Erupts at Building Housing Protesters in Skopje
Skopje, June 12, 2026 – A fire broke out at a building occupied by protesters in Kiselavoda this morning, prompting a dramatic evacuation. Police initiated warnings to disperse the protesters around 5:00 a.m., as a fire ignited in front of the building, damaging a structure belonging to Trim and Lum. Witnesses reported that protesters, including those with infants, were forced to flee the building in an effort to save themselves.
Accounts described the scene as chaotic and filled with moments of fear. The fire was reported to authorities at 8:12 a.m. According to resident reports obtained by MKD.mk, the blaze originated from an electrical installation recently installed by the Electricity Distribution Network (EWN).
The installation had been subject to prior notification. A strong wind contributed to the rapid spread of the fire, causing significant damage to the building. The incident highlights a tense situation surrounding the building and its occupants, with the protesters present at the location.
Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing.
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“It’s heartbreaking to see people forced to flee their homes like this, especially with the vulnerable among them.”