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Massive Wildfire Near Bujanovac Burns 3,500 Hectares, Cuts Power to 12 Villages
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Massive Wildfire Near Bujanovac Burns 3,500 Hectares, Cuts Power to 12 Villages

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A large wildfire is burning in the Bujanovac area of Serbia, consuming an estimated 3,500 hectares of forest.
  • Firefighters from Bujanovac and Vranje, along with army personnel and locals, are battling the blaze.
  • Twelve villages, including Muhovac and Zavinac, have lost electricity due to the fire, though homes have not been directly impacted.

A significant wildfire has erupted in the forests near Bujanovac, Serbia, engulfing an estimated 3,500 hectares of woodland. The blaze, which began in the vicinity of Breznica village, is being fought by a combined force of firefighters from Bujanovac and Vranje, employees of the local utility company JP Komunalac, members of the Serbian Army, and local residents.

The fire has caused widespread power outages, leaving 12 villages, including Muhovac, Zavinac, and Ravni Buฤje, without electricity. Fortunately, the fire has not yet reached any residential areas. Local authorities are working to contain the spread, but challenges remain.

The fire has not affected households.

โ€” Ali AslaniThe head of the local Emergency Situations Staff provided an update on the fire's impact, reassuring that homes are safe.

Ali Aslani, head of the local Emergency Situations Staff, expressed optimism that the fire will be brought under control. However, he noted that the presence of pine forests in the affected area complicates firefighting efforts, as pine is highly flammable and can contribute to rapid fire spread. The full extent of the damage and the timeline for restoration of services remain uncertain.

Aslani expects that the fire will be brought under control, but a complicating factor is that the fire has also affected pine forest.

โ€” Ali AslaniThe head of the local Emergency Situations Staff expressed cautious optimism about controlling the blaze while noting the challenging nature of the terrain and vegetation.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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