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Serbia: Firefighting Efforts Continue in Deliblatska Peščara Amid Difficult Conditions
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Serbia: Firefighting Efforts Continue in Deliblatska Peščara Amid Difficult Conditions

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The situation in Deliblatska Peščara is improving, but difficult terrain and wind continue to hinder firefighting efforts.
  • The number of active fire hotspots has significantly decreased from 64 to three.
  • Approximately 2,000 hectares of the 35,000-hectare area have been affected by the fire, with about 27% being forest.

The firefighting situation in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, has shown improvement, though challenging terrain and unpredictable winds continue to complicate efforts to extinguish the blaze. Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dačić visited the fire site in Šumarak village to assess the current conditions with emergency response teams.

The situation is better, but it is still very difficult, considering that this is a very inaccessible area.

— Ivica DačićMinister Dačić described the ongoing challenges in fighting the fire despite improvements.

Dačić reported a significant reduction in active fire hotspots, down from 64 a few days prior to just three. "The situation is better, but it is still very difficult, considering that this is a very inaccessible area," he stated. Despite the progress, the rugged landscape and shifting winds pose ongoing obstacles for the firefighters and other personnel engaged in combating the fire.

We have analyzed the current situation here, considering the situation a few days ago when there were 64 active hotspots. Yesterday, that number was reduced to three areas, or three hotspots.

— Ivica DačićMinister Dačić provided statistics on the reduction of active fire zones.

So far, the fire has not resulted in any casualties or damage to homes, a fact for which Minister Dačić expressed gratitude to the firefighters, the MUP's Helicopter Unit, the Serbian Army, public enterprises, and assisting citizens. The fire has impacted approximately 2,000 hectares of the Deliblatska Peščara, which spans about 35,000 hectares. Of the affected area, about 27% consists of forests, while the rest includes sandy areas and low vegetation.

The most important thing is that there were no victims in the fire and not a single house burned down, for which I thank the firefighter-rescuers, the MUP Helicopter Unit, the Army of Serbia, public enterprises, and citizens who helped on the ground.

— Ivica DačićMinister Dačić highlighted the positive outcomes regarding human safety and property.

Meanwhile, Luka Čaušić, Assistant Minister and Head of the Sector for Emergency Situations, noted that fires are being "very quickly localized and extinguished" across the country. He reported that Serbia has been experiencing between 130 to 140 fires daily in recent days, with over 600 fires recorded in the past few days. The priority remains the continued extinguishing of the fire and the protection of people and property.

very quickly localized and extinguished

— Luka ČaušićAssistant Minister Čaušić commented on the rapid response to fires across the country.
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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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