EU, Russian aircraft help Serbia battle wildfires
Summary
Helicopters and firefighters from EU countries and Russia are helping Serbia fight large wildfires in nature reserves near Belgrade and in southwestern mountains. Serbia asked for international help after its own resources were not enough, and teams from several countries continue working to control the fires.Key Facts
- Wildfires have been burning for weeks in the Deliblatska Pescara nature reserve near Belgrade, Serbia.
- Another fire in the Stolovi mountain range was brought under control with help from a Russian water-bombing aircraft.
- Serbia requested assistance from both the EU and Russia after its own firefighting forces were insufficient.
- The EU sent four Black Hawk helicopters from Romania, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, plus firefighters and vehicles from Germany and Romania.
- Over 400 personnel work daily in the affected areas, dropping a total of 168 tonnes of water on the fires.
- Serbia is not an EU member but can request aid through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
- Serbia had previously helped Spain by sending firefighting resources during its wildfire season.
- Wildfires are also affecting neighboring countries, including fires near Strumica in North Macedonia and along the Bosnia-Croatia border, where cross-border cooperation is ongoing to control the flames.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
