The fire broke out in the Vračar district, trapping a father and his son inside a building. The two men have been identified as V. J. and his son M. J. The father was earning an income in a room inside the premises at the time of the blaze. Smoke and flames rapidly filled the space, making it difficult for the occupants to breathe. Witnesses described the scene as frightening, watching the man struggle to find air. Emergency responders arrived to extinguish the fire and rescue the victims. The incident has drawn attention to safety conditions in the area.