Serbia races to contain wildfires as Europe’s blistering heat wave grips the Balkans
Summary
Serbia is fighting multiple wildfires caused by a severe heat wave and drought affecting the Balkans. Firefighters and the Serbian army are working to control fires near forests and villages, and no injuries or house damage have been reported.Key Facts
- A large wildfire has burned at least 700 hectares in the Deliblato Sands natural reserve near Belgrade.
- Firefighters are using helicopters to drop water on the fires in northeast Serbia.
- Villagers near the Deliblatska Pescara fires were asked to evacuate as a precaution.
- The heat wave has caused temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in Serbia and other European countries.
- Nine wildfires are currently burning across Serbia, but officials say the situation is not critical.
- The Serbian army and state companies are helping emergency responders fight the fires.
- Neighboring Montenegro is also dealing with wildfires due to the heat wave.
- The heat wave has broken temperature records in Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary.
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