6 hours agoFires in Montenegro: Cannot move to Platiya Canyon, relief is expected from Bosnia, Austria, and Hungary
Periskopi(10 months ago)
(10 months ago)The situation with fires in Montenegro remains heavy, especially in Podgorica, was disclosed at an extraordinary conference of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Two Montenegrin Army helicopters are extinguishing the fires that endanger people and homes on Podgorica territory, the ministry announced on 13 August. [...]
The situation with fires in Montenegro remains heavy, especially in Podgorica, was disclosed at an extraordinary conference of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Two Montenegrin Army helicopters are extinguishing the fires that endanger people and homes on Podgorica territory, the Defence Ministry announced on 13 August. A helicopter from Serbia is operating in the same area.
Active fires have been reported in four other cities in the country, mainly in the central and northern part. Meanwhile, circulation has ceased at the Platije Canyon one of the roads linking the capital and northern Montenegro.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, fire aircraft “Canada” from Croatia and Italy have extinguished fires on the Montenegrin coast, throwing over 300 tonnes of water over areas involved in flames. After the intervention, they have returned to their countries as planned, while their return to Montenegro will depend on the situation on the ground.
President Jakov Milatovic announced that Bosnia and Herzegovina's leadership has approved sending a helicopter to aid Montenegro. Also expected is a helicopter from Hungary and a team of 50 to 60 people from Austria, according to the chief of the Directorate for Extensive Situations in Podgorica, Vojin Vojinovic.
Authorities said they are using fears to monitor the terrain, locate the sites and identify the cause of the fires.
Similarly, Podgorica authorities have called on vacationers to leave the Moraca, Zeta and Cijevna rivers so that helicopters can get water for the extinguishing of the fires.
On August 14th, Black Day will be marked in Montenegro in honour of military man Dejan Bozovic, who lost his life on August 12th during the collapse of the water tank for extinguishing fires near Podgorica. His colleague was severely injured.
Montenegro's government has indicated it will provide equipment for extinguishing fires, while warning of opening a special account for donations. / REL/
