The situation in Deliblato Sands is improving, with officials expressing cautious optimism that residents of the nearby Šumarak settlement will have a quieter night.
Key facts
- •The fire has affected approximately 1,700 hectares of forest and low vegetation.
- •Emergency response teams include 151 emergency management personnel, 117 Vojvodinašume workers, and 28 military members.
- •Equipment deployed includes 32 emergency vehicles, 34 vehicles and 16 machines from Vojvodinašume, and multiple helicopters.
- •The fire is noted for starting in the center of the area, making it difficult to control due to wind patterns.
- •Officials have appealed to citizens to refrain from lighting fires in nature due to current high-risk conditions.
Luka Čaušić, head of the Sector for Emergency Management, stated that conditions in the Deliblato Sands are better than in previous days. He expressed cautious optimism that the fire, which has burned approximately 1,700 hectares of forest and low vegetation, is becoming more manageable for the residents of the Šumarak settlement.
By the numbers
Challenges in containing the fire
The fire is considered unique because it began in the center of the Deliblato Sands rather than at the edge, causing it to spread in multiple directions due to shifting winds. Čaušić noted that firefighting efforts are further complicated by dense vegetation, sandy terrain that hinders movement, a prolonged dry period, and high temperatures.
Resources and investigation
A large-scale response is currently underway, involving 151 members of the Sector for Emergency Management with 32 vehicles and two quads. Additionally, 28 members of the Serbian Armed Forces, 117 personnel from Vojvodinašume, and multiple helicopters from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the military are participating. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, Čaušić indicated that authorities will conduct a full analysis once the fire is extinguished, noting several inconsistencies regarding the case.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by N1 Info.
