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MUP: Romanian and Slovak helicopters fighting fire, German team to arrive Monday
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MUP: Romanian and Slovak helicopters fighting fire, German team to arrive Monday

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Romanian and Slovak helicopters have joined the firefighting efforts in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, where a month-long fire continues to rage.
  • International assistance is expanding, with teams from the Czech Republic and Germany expected to arrive soon, coordinated by the EU.
  • The fire has forced the evacuation of several settlements, and approximately 400 people are engaged in daily firefighting operations.

International firefighting teams and aircraft from several European nations are progressively joining the efforts to combat ongoing fires across Serbia. Notably, Romanian and Slovak helicopters are now actively engaged in extinguishing the blaze in Deliblatska Peščara, a sandy area that has been burning for over a month.

Romanian and Slovak helicopters have immediately joined the firefighting operations upon arrival, in coordination with the Helicopter Unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

— Ministry of Internal Affairs of SerbiaAnnouncing the immediate deployment of international air support.

The situation in Deliblatska Peščara remains critical, with approximately 400 personnel working daily to control the fire. A Russian "Il-76" aircraft has been deployed, alongside helicopters provided through the EU's Civil Protection Mechanism. The fire's spread has necessitated the evacuation of residents from several nearby settlements.

Further international support is arriving, including a Czech team with two helicopters currently at the Belgrade airport, preparing for deployment. A Romanian firefighting team comprising 69 members and 15 vehicles has also arrived at the operation base in Bela Crkva. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Serbia confirmed that these international teams are coordinating with the Serbian Ministry's Helicopter Unit.

The Czech team with two helicopters is currently at the base of the MUP Helicopter Unit... preparatory activities for tomorrow's engagement are upcoming.

— Ministry of Internal Affairs of SerbiaProviding an update on the arrival and readiness of the Czech firefighting team.

Additional assistance is expected from Germany, with a team of 56 firefighters and 24 vehicles scheduled to arrive on August 24. The European Union's Ambassador to Serbia, Andreas von Bekerat, announced the deployment of EU liaison officers to coordinate with Serbian authorities and the on-site teams, ensuring aid reaches critical areas effectively.

This team consists of 69 members and has 15 vehicles.

— Ministry of Internal Affairs of SerbiaDetailing the composition of the Romanian firefighting team.
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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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