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Serbian Minister Ivica Dačić visited the Deliblatska Peščara region following a fire, thanking the EU for its assistance in extinguishing the blaze. He also clarified that there was no offer from the EU for a large-capacity aircraft as such a plane was unavailable.
The situation in Deliblato Sands following a fire is stable but remains challenging, with residents expressing gratitude to firefighters. The EU Ambassador noted that assistance must be requested to be provided.
The situation in Deliblatska Peščara is stable but challenging, with smoke stinging the eyes, according to an N1 reporter. The EU Ambassador to Serbia stated that assistance must be requested to be provided.
The wildfire situation in Deliblatska Peščara has become more stable and calmer, with authorities closely monitoring the area.
A Romanian firefighter assisting in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara stated that they have not encountered terrain as challenging, making the fire extremely difficult to extinguish.
Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dačić thanked international firefighting and rescue teams from Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, deployed via the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, for their efforts in extinguishing a wildfire in Deliblatska Peščara.
Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, stated that there are no plans for the construction of a wind farm in the Deliblatska Peščara area.
Serbian officials, including Minister Ružić, have responded to public criticism regarding the handling of the Deliblatska Peščara wildfire and addressed speculation about potential business interests behind the blaze. Ružić emphasized the importance of investigating whether the fire could be linked to urban planning desires.
The fire that has been raging for weeks in Deliblatska Peščara is now under control, but it has left behind unprecedented devastation. Photographs and videos show the area as unrecognizable.
Three out of four fire points on Stolovi Mountain near Kraljevo have been localized, but the fight against wildfires in Deliblatska Peščara continues to be the most challenging after 18 days. Firefighters are working to contain the remaining blazes.
Serbia is grappling with multiple wildfires, with the most severe situation reported in Deliblatska Peščara, prompting the country to request assistance from the EU. President Vučić announced a special program for five southern districts affected by the fires.
A local resident raises questions about accountability for the catastrophic fires in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara, which have reportedly been burning for 20 to 27 days, depending on the source.
Wildfires have broken out in several locations across Serbia in recent weeks, with the most critical situation remaining in the Deliblatska Peščara region, where a fire has been burning for a full month and has spread towards settlements.
A Russian Il-76 firefighting aircraft has arrived in Serbia and joined efforts to extinguish a wildfire burning in Deliblatska peščara since August 5, capable of discharging forty tons of water in eight seconds.
A significant fire is currently raging in the Deliblatska Peščara, with the largest firefighting efforts concentrated in the village of Grebenac. Firefighters are working to keep the flames away from residential homes.
An Ilyushin aircraft is now battling a large fire that has consumed thousands of hectares of forest in Serbia's Deliblatska peščara, after authorities initially stated they could manage the blaze independently.
A significant wildfire is actively burning in the Deliblatska Peščara region of Serbia, with no current estimate on when it will be extinguished. Firefighters are battling the blaze as it continues to spread.
Three men and a woman have been detained in Croatia on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire in the Zadar area. Meanwhile, the situation remains critical in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve, which continues to burn.
More than a dozen active wildfires are still raging across Serbia, with strong winds impeding efforts by emergency teams to control the blazes. The fires have already consumed over 3,500 hectares, including significant areas in Deliblatska Peščara.
Marinika Tepić, Vice-President of the Party of Freedom and Justice (SSP), claims that organized theft of wood and sand from the Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve has been ongoing for years, with public enterprise directors becoming multimillionaires.
According to emergency services, 39 open-air fires are currently active in Serbia, with approximately 1,400 fires breaking out since August 5th. Residents in areas like Deliblatska peščara are preparing for potential re-ignition.
Wildfires continue to be active in two distinct locations: the Nevesinje area in the Republic of Srpska and the Deliblatska Peščara region. Emergency services are still battling these ongoing blazes.
A collision occurred between a police vehicle and a Srbijašume vehicle at the exit from Šumarak in Deliblatska Peščara, despite the absence of general traffic. The incident took place in the Deliblato Sands area.
Wildfires in the Deliblatska Peščara region of Serbia have burned over 2,000 hectares of forest and low vegetation in seven days. The operational team of the Republic Emergency Headquarters reported a total of 22 active fires across Serbia.
The fire situation in Deliblatska Peščara has improved, but challenging terrain and strong winds continue to complicate firefighting efforts. Voluntary fire brigades remain on site to assist.
Serbia is currently facing 23 active fires across the country, with firefighters engaged in a significant battle against a large blaze on Stolovi mountain near Kraljevo, while a fire in Deliblatska Peščara is under control.
Volunteers from the "Kovin, humano srce" association have been preparing food and other necessities for firefighters battling blazes in Deliblatska Peščara, with donations coming from across Serbia.
Direktor Centra za lokalnu samoupravu (CLS) Nikola Jovanović izjavio je da požar koji je zahvatio Deliblatsku peščaru pokazuje koliko su, u uslovima e
A significant fire has consumed approximately 1,500 hectares of forest and low vegetation in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, with authorities describing the situation as difficult and uncertain.
Multiple active wildfires are burning across Serbia, with the largest and most challenging blaze located in the Deliblatska Peščara region, leading to evacuations and extensive firefighting efforts from air and ground. Despite some areas showing improvement, the fire in Deliblatska Peščara has re-ignited in parts, prompting local students to organize aid for firefighters and volunteers.
Four major open-air fires are currently active across Serbia, with the largest blaze reported in Šumarak, within the Deliblatska Peščara region. A total of 484 personnel, over 110 vehicles, and helicopters have been deployed to combat the fires.
A fire in Serbia's Deliblato Sands (Deliblatska peščara) continues to rage uncontrollably, with strong winds significantly complicating firefighting efforts, particularly in the area of Šumarak.
Multiple fires are burning across Serbia, with the most critical situations reported in the Deliblatska Peščara region and the Ibarska Klisura near Kraljevo.
A fire in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara has engulfed approximately 700 hectares, prompting the preventive evacuation of residents from the settlements of Čardak and Šumarak as the flames approached.
A wildfire in the Deliblatska Peščara Special Nature Reserve has rapidly spread, prompting the Internal Affairs Ministry (MUP) to deploy its Super Puma helicopter unit to assist emergency services in containing the blaze and preventing further expansion.
A new fire broke out in Deliblatska Peščara around 2 PM, which, due to high temperatures and wind, quickly spread to over 300 hectares, it was stated.
A fire that broke out in the Deliblatska Peščara special nature reserve has been extinguished, confirmed by the Pančevo fire and rescue brigade, though firefighters remain on the scene.
The European Union Ambassador to Serbia, Andreas von Beckerath, visited Serbian and EU firefighters in Deliblatska Peščara today, acknowledging their efforts.
The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) has announced it will prosecute citizens for allegedly causing panic and spreading false news regarding the fire in Deliblatska Peščara. This move has been critically described as a 'witch hunt' by some.
Several European countries, including Romania and Germany, have dispatched firefighters and helicopters to Serbia to assist in battling wildfires, particularly in the Deliblatska Peščara region. The international aid comes as Serbian firefighters continue to combat the blazes.
A month after the initial outbreak, the situation regarding the fire in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, has stabilized. Firefighters report positive forecasts if current conditions continue.
A large fire in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara, burning an area the size of New Belgrade, has revealed serious shortcomings in prevention and response by authorities.
The Slobodni univerzitet Niš initiative has reiterated its call for public information regarding who was responsible for fire prevention in Deliblatska peščara and whether all legally and professionally prescribed preventive measures were implemented.
Serbia is receiving firefighting assistance from a Russian 'Ilyushin' plane and EU forces to combat wildfires, with President Vučić inspecting the endangered Deliblatska Peščara reserve by helicopter.
The wildfire situation in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara is improving, with 485 personnel from various services on the ground working to control the blaze, though some hotspots continue to smolder.
Situacija sa požarima u Deliblatskoj peščari znatno mirnija danas, javlja reporterka Danasa sa lica mesta.
Fires continue to rage in multiple locations across Serbia, with the most challenging situations reported in Deliblatska Peščara and Stolovi Mountain. Smoke from these fires has reportedly reached Timisoara, Romania, prompting emergency calls from residents.
After a month of battling a wildfire in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia has finally requested international assistance, despite earlier statements from the president.
Experts predict that the ecosystem of Deliblatska Peščara will require years to recover from a recent fire, while local residents are questioning who is responsible for the incident within Serbia. The long-term environmental impact and accountability are key concerns.
A wildfire has been raging for weeks in Deliblatska peščara, burning 3,500 hectares of forest, with a Russian Ilyushin aircraft joining firefighting efforts only yesterday despite earlier requests.
Drone footage has revealed the extensive nature of a fire burning in the Deliblatska Peščara region. The aerial view provides a clear picture of the ongoing blaze.
A professor from the Faculty of Security in Serbia stated that primary prevention, including education and training, failed in the context of the fire in Deliblatska Peščara.
Following a deadly earthquake, Indonesia is focusing on relief efforts, with the Vice President inspecting damage and aid being delivered to affected areas, while an 84-year-old woman was miraculously found alive three days after the quake.
The Green-Left Front (ZLF) has publicly questioned why Serbian authorities have not requested assistance from the European Union to combat the extensive and prolonged fire in the Deliblatska Peščara region.
The Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve in Serbia continues to burn, while in Croatia, three men and a woman have been detained on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire in the Zadar area.
Three men and one woman have been detained in Croatia on suspicion of deliberately starting a fire in the Zadar area, while a critical fire situation persists in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve.
A wildfire raging in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara has not yet engulfed the Kraljevac Special Nature Reserve, according to the reserve's manager, Aleksandar Sarmeš.
The Serbian government announced that 40 open-air fires were active today, with all but those in Deliblatska Peščara and Stolovi mountain now localized or extinguished.
Wildfires continue to pose a threat to extensive forest and vegetation areas across Serbia, with one significant blaze affecting 3,065 hectares in Deliblatska peščara.
The fire in the Deliblatska Peščara region has been localized, allowing residents to return home, but the road between Šumarak and Dubovac remains closed. Despite the closure, a collision occurred at the exit of Šumarak involving a police vehicle and a Srbijašume vehicle.
A wildfire on Stolovi mountain, near the village of Šošanica in Kraljevo, Serbia, has consumed over 200 hectares of grass and low vegetation. Efforts are underway to contain the blaze and protect the pine forest, with hotspots also being managed in Deliblatska peščara.
Extreme temperatures are changing Serbia, with a biologist noting that irreversible damage has already occurred, particularly referencing fires in the Deliblatska peščara.
A wildfire on Stolovi Mountain continues to burn out of control, while the situation in the Deliblatska Peščara area is reported as stable.
Firefighters have brought a wildfire in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara under control, though concerns remain about wind conditions. Another fire continues to burn in the Stolovi area.
Serbia is currently battling six active wildfires, with significant blazes reported in Šumarak in Deliblatska Peščara, on Mount Stolovi, and near Kraljevo and Zaječar, though water supply restrictions are largely not in effect.
A significant fire has engulfed approximately 1,500 hectares of forest and low vegetation in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara, with authorities stating the situation is difficult and uncertain, prioritizing no casualties.
A large wildfire has been burning for days in the Deliblato Sands, threatening forests, settlements, and people, and impacting one of the last major ecosystems of the Pannonian Plain.
Udruženi pančevački studenti su najavili da će u subotu, 8. avgusta, organizovati akciju prikupljanja pomoći za vatrogasce i dobrovoljce koji gase pož
Students in Pančevo, Serbia, announced an aid collection for firefighters and volunteers battling a blaze in the Deliblatska peščara (Deliblato Sands) region.
Serbia's Interior Minister Ivica Dačić announced that nine wildfires are currently active across the country, with the largest blaze located in the Deliblatska Peščara region.
A forest fire in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, has engulfed approximately 700 hectares, prompting the preventive evacuation of residents from the Čardak and Šumarak settlements as the flames approached.
Fires have been burning across Serbia in recent days, affecting areas from Deliblatska Peščara to Kraljevo and Zaječar. High temperatures, drought, and strong winds are contributing to the rapid spread of the blazes.
Significant wildfires are burning in Serbia, including in Deliblatska Peščara where over 30 firefighters and helicopters are deployed, and near Zaječar, where 100 hectares of low vegetation are ablaze and threatening a closed uranium mine.
As a fire rages in Deliblatska Peščara, the public demands answers regarding the state's response, while authorities and prosecutors focus on alleged panic-mongering.
A significant wildfire in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara, covering an area larger than Monaco, has drawn strong criticism regarding the government's slow response. Critics argue the state's reaction has been inadequate, with some suggesting attempts to downplay the disaster.
The opposition in the Vojvodina Assembly is demanding criminal and other legal responsibility from the directors of “Voda Vojvodine” and “Vojvodina šuma” for their alleged failure to address extreme weather conditions that contributed to fires in Deliblatska peščara.
Multiple wildfires are active in Serbia, with the largest blazes at Stolovi and in the Deliblatska peščara region. Strong winds and dense smoke are complicating firefighting efforts, which include helicopters dispatched by the EU.
A wildfire has been burning for a month in Deliblatska peščara, Serbia, with flames reaching homes in Trujino settlement and prompting evacuations. A resident, Mirjana Jevtić, refused to leave her home.
Serbian opposition leader Zdravko Ponoš criticized President Aleksandar Vučić's visit to firefighters battling a large blaze in Deliblatska peščara. Ponoš described the visit as a 'Sunday picnic on the ashes,' implying a lack of seriousness.
Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov announced that Deliblatska Peščara is a legally protected natural area and its status will not change due to the recent fire.
Residents of Grebenac and Kajtasovo in Deliblatska Peščara are actively defending their villages against wildfires, while students have organized and secured significant quantities of firefighting equipment to support the heroic efforts of firefighters.
Serbia has formally requested assistance from the European Union to combat wildfires, a request confirmed by Brussels. Four helicopters, over 100 firefighters, and 39 vehicles are expected to arrive, primarily for the Deliblatska Peščara area.
Slovak firefighters and an air module are deploying to Serbia to assist in combating extensive fires in the Deliblatska Peščara desert. The blazes have already destroyed thousands of hectares of forest in the region.
Serbia has requested assistance from the EU to combat deadly wildfires that have destroyed thousands of hectares of forest, with the most critical situation reported in the Deliblatska Peščara area.
The Deliblato Sands nature reserve in Serbia has been hit by one of its largest fires in history, with experts warning that it will take decades for the area to recover. The extensive damage poses a significant challenge to the ecosystem.
A professor from the Faculty of Forestry in Belgrade stated that the damage from the fire in Deliblatska Peščara will likely be enormous and require significant time for restoration.
The Deliblatska Peščara region continues to battle an ongoing wildfire, with officials including Macut and Dačić visiting the site. The risk of fire spreading is deemed 'extreme,' and current weather conditions are crucial to containment efforts.
Firefighters are currently defending the Grebenac and Trujno settlements in the Bela Crkva municipality from a large fire in the Deliblatska Peščara, with extremely strong winds complicating extinguishing efforts.
Russia dispatched an IL-76 firefighting aircraft and a team to Serbia in response to a request for assistance as wildfires spread across the country, claiming at least one life and prompting an emergency declaration in Kladovo. The Russian plane landed in Niš and was scheduled to begin operations in the Deliblatska Peščara region.
A large wildfire is burning in the Deliblatska Peščara region, causing fear among residents and leading to hospitalizations and evacuations. Roads to Dubovac and Bela Crkva have been closed as firefighters battle the blaze.
The League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina (LSV) has criticized authorities for their inadequate response to the situation in Deliblatska Peščara, emphasizing its value as a natural area.
Serbia is currently battling 45 active wildfires, with the most challenging situations reported in the Deliblatska Peščara area and on Stolovi mountain near Kraljevo, where difficult terrain hinders containment efforts.
Serbian Minister of Environmental Protection Sara Pavkov announced that the first draft of the restoration and rehabilitation plan for Deliblatska Peščara, covering the period from 2027 to 2031, should be ready within a week.
A wildfire in Serbia's Deliblatska Peščara has flared up again due to strong winds changing direction and spreading the flames, though nearby settlements are not currently threatened.
Wildfires remain active in Serbia, affecting large forest areas in Deliblatska Peščara and Stolovi, with strong winds making firefighting operations difficult.
Residents of Šumarak and Dubovac in the Deliblatska Peščara region have been allowed to return to their homes as hotspots from a recent fire are being contained. Meanwhile, the fire on Stolovi mountain remains unlocalized, with efforts continuing to bring it under control.
Serbia's Operational Team for Emergency Situations has reported 22 active wildfires across the country, with the largest affecting 2,000 hectares in Deliblatska Peščara and 200 hectares in Stolovi.
Forest fires have consumed over 51,600 hectares of forest in Serbia over the past 20 years, an area equivalent to 72,000 football fields, with recent fires causing significant damage, particularly in Deliblatska Peščara.
Wildfires in Serbia, including one in an inaccessible area near Kraljevo, continue to burn, though the situation in Deliblatska Peščara is reported to be calmer. A Serbian official condemned the political exploitation of the fire incidents.
Journalists report a complex situation regarding the fire in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, citing a lack of information and direct involvement of residents in firefighting efforts.
Situacija u Deliblatskoj peščari i dalje je izuzetno teška i neizesna, uslovi za dalji razvoj požara, uključujući i jak vetar, i dalje su nepovoljni,
Wildfires are still actively burning in the Deliblatska Peščara region of Serbia, with firefighters battling the blaze from both air and ground. The area is covered in smoke, and residents report an unpleasant smell, though authorities state the situation is under control.
A major wildfire continues to rage in the Deliblatska Peščara nature reserve, with the largest active blaze reported in Šumarak, where evacuations are ongoing. Firefighters are battling the blaze amidst extreme heat and strong winds, while the fire is also threatening one of the last great ecosystems of the Pannonian Plain.
Despite strong winds, firefighters successfully defended homes in Deliblatska Peščara from a fire, though some cottages were destroyed.
A large fire has erupted in the Deliblatska Peščara region of Serbia, leading to the evacuation of nearby settlements. Residents have been forced to leave their homes, with some now on the streets.
An emergency situation has been declared in a part of Kovin municipality, Serbia, specifically in the Dubovac local community, due to a significant fire in the Deliblatska Peščara (Deliblato Sands) area.
The Serbian army is providing assistance in extinguishing a fire in the Deliblatska Peščara area. Military personnel are helping with the ongoing firefighting operations.
A new wildfire that erupted in Deliblatska Peščara, Serbia, has rapidly spread to over 300 hectares due to high temperatures and wind. Emergency services are working to contain the blaze and prevent further expansion.
A wildfire that engulfed the Šumarak area in Deliblatska Peščara is being extinguished by MUP helicopter units and 32 firefighter-rescuers with 12 vehicles.