Fire on Stolovi Mountain Remains Uncontained; Wind and Inaccessible Terrain Hamper Efforts

The wildfire on Stolovi mountain continues to rage, with firefighters struggling to contain it. The challenging, inaccessible terrain hinders ground operations, while winds fan the flames, particularly overnight. The situation remains unchanged, with the fire not yet localized and not fully under control, according to RTS reporters.

Helicopters were deployed yesterday to assist in the firefighting efforts, including one police and one military helicopter. However, unofficial reports suggest that aerial support will not be available today, leaving ground crews to battle the blaze alone. This reliance on ground-based firefighting in such difficult conditions raises concerns about the effectiveness of containment.

This incident is part of a larger pattern of wildfires across Serbia. The government announced that 25 open-space fires are currently active throughout the country. Significant resources have been mobilized to combat fires in three other critical locations: Šumarak in Deliblatska Peščara, Breznica near Bujanovac, and Gornji Brestovac near Bojnik.

In contrast, a fire in the vicinity of the village of Družetići has been successfully localized. Members of the volunteer fire department from Pranjani confirmed this, stating they managed to prevent its spread. This fire had affected approximately two hectares of low vegetation and forest, but no households were endangered.