Surman, January 21, 2026 – National Safety Authority teams succeeded in extinguishing a fire that broke out this Wednesday in the northern forest of the Surman municipality.
The Agricultural Police Apparatus stated that the fire resulted in no human casualties, noting that firefighting teams dealt with the incident quickly and efficiently, which helped prevent the fire from spreading to adjacent areas.
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Surman
Surman is a coastal town in northwestern Libya, historically part of the Tripolitania region. It is known for its ancient Roman and Phoenician archaeological sites, including remnants of a settlement that was once a significant center for olive oil production. The area’s history reflects the broader Mediterranean trade and cultural exchanges over centuries.
National Safety Authority
The National Safety Authority is a regulatory body responsible for overseeing and enforcing safety standards across various sectors, such as workplace, transportation, or product safety. Its history typically involves establishment through national legislation, often evolving in response to industrial accidents or public demand for improved safety regulations.
Agricultural Police Apparatus
The Agricultural Police Apparatus was a specialized law enforcement unit in the Soviet Union, primarily active from the 1930s to the 1950s. Its main function was to enforce state agricultural policies, including the collectivization of farms and the requisition of grain, often through coercive measures against the peasantry. It played a significant role in implementing policies that led to severe famines, most notably the Holodomor in Ukraine.
