Suriname fire service overwhelmed by daily grass fires, truck shortage

Suriname's fire department is receiving 200-300 grass and trash fire reports daily, straining personnel and vehicle resources. Spokesperson Olton Pinas warns that continued pressure may disable the last deployable trucks, as citizens ignore repeated appeals to stop burning. The situation indicates a systemic infrastructure and public-safety capacity gap, with potential for escalating service failures.

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