Slovenia

Slovenia - Waste Dump Fire Situation Report No.2

Ref: DHAGVA - 96/0036
1. THE SLOVENIAN AGENCY FOR CIVIL DEFENCE HAS INFORMED THE JOINT UNEP/DHA ENVIRONMENT UNIT THAT A FIRE AT A WASTE DUMPING SITE IN NORTH-EASTERN SLOVENIA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY EXTINGUISHED, WITHOUT AFFECTING THE ENVIRONMENT.

2. THE ACCIDENT SITE IS UNDER CONTROL. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE IS NEEDED.

3. THE SLOVENIAN AUTHORITIES EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE TO PROFESSIONALS FROM A NUMBER OF COUNTRIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, WHO PROVIDED USEFUL INFORMATION AND ADVICE DURING THE FIREFIGHTING.

4. THIS IS THE LAST SITUATION REPORT ON THIS ACCIDENT.

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