The fire that has caught the zone of Zhilivode village of Vushtrri, has stopped the works of the Forensics Department, who are carrying out excavations searching for alleged mass grave.
According to EULEX press release, a 12 meter high wall was in flames. The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and Vushtrri Fire Departments attended the scene and together with the KSF Battalion of Engineers...
According to EULEX press release, a 12 meter high wall was in flames. The Kosovo Security Force (KSF) and Vushtrri Fire Departments attended the scene and together with the KSF Battalion of Engineers and EULEX coordinated the fire-fighting operation.
Alan Robinson, Co-Head of the Department of Forensic Medicine said it took more than 7 hours to bring the fire under control.
“I want to commend the KSF staff on the ground as well as the Vushtrri Fire Department for their perseverance in what was a high risk situation for all those involved,” Robinson said, adding that the damage to the site has been extensive.
“This is a significant set-back for our site assessment. There has been considerable damage to walls which will now have to demolished. Excavation work has been put on hold. EULEX will evaluate how safe it is to continue. At this point it is too early to say”, Robinson said.
The causes of the fire have not been established yet, informed EULEX.
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