A tragic fire at a retirement facility in Tuzla, Bosnia-Herzegovina, has claimed the lives of 15 elderly residents, with authorities attributing the cause to an overburdened power cable. The incident, which occurred on November 4, began on the seventh floor of the retirees’ boarding house when a radio cable, squeezed between a bed and a wall, caused a short circuit. The blaze resulted in 11 fatalities on the day of the incident and left 30 others injured. Since then, four more individuals have succumbed to their injuries in the Tuzla hospital, including two last week and two within the past 24 hours, as confirmed by medical officials on Friday.
Investigations are ongoing to determine whether negligence or oversight contributed to the disaster. The facility, which housed elderly residents with limited mobility or chronic illnesses, has faced significant public criticism. In the wake of the tragedy, the complex’s manager has resigned. Authorities have pledged to continue their probe to ensure accountability and prevent future occurrences.