Forest fires

Assistance in extinguishing forest fires

22.August 2026 IN THE

Fires in Serbia: Help is coming from the EU, a Russian plane dropped 420 tons of water

The EU is sending four Black Hawks and ground firefighting teams from Germany and Romania. At the same time, the Russian "Ilyushin" continues to extinguish fires in the Deliblat sandbar

22.August 2026 IN THE

Serbia accepted the EU's help in extinguishing the fire, and Montenegro offered a plane

Due to large fires and predicted extreme temperatures, Serbia activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism and accepted help in the form of four helicopters, as well as teams from Germany and Romania. Montenegro also offered help

Forest fires

21.August 2026 IN THE

The element of fire is not abating: Four large fires are active, the most severe in Deliblatska peščara

The fight against fires throughout Serbia continued during the night and morning, while firefighters, members of other services, workers of "Srbijašum" and volunteers are trying to prevent the further spread of the fire. In addition to Deliblatska peščara, there are active fires on Stolovi, in the area of Maglič below the Troglav mountain and in the territory of Bojnik municipality.

Forest fires

19.August 2026 Sasa Bojic / DW

What are zombie fires?

Rain has helped firefighters bring forest fires under control in Germany and Belgium, but some hot spots are still smoldering underground. Smoke and the smell of burning can be felt dozens and hundreds of kilometers from the fire, while experts warn of the danger of so-called "zombie fires".

Grief after wildfire in Washington state

Forest fires in the USA

04.August 2026 AI

Washington is burning: 65.000 people were evacuated, over 700 buildings burned down

Three large wildfires are raging in the US state of Washington. Tens of thousands of people were evacuated, hundreds of buildings burned down

Forest fires

30.July 2026 IN THE

Tragedy in Greece: Three firefighters died in fires, Crete engulfed in fire

Large fires engulfed the Greek island of Crete, where two firefighters lost their lives trying to stop the fire. Another firefighter died in the Peloponnese, while the evacuation of residents continues

Climate changes

30.July 2026 MLJ

Will the big fire consume the Serbian forests as well?

Serbia is facing an increasing risk of forest fires, experts warn, while large-scale fires are simultaneously affecting France, Spain and other parts of Europe.

Natural disaster

29.July 2026 IN THE

"It's like a war zone": More than 60.000 people evacuated in the vicinity of Madrid due to fire

More than 60.000 people have been evacuated from areas around Madrid due to large forest fires spreading due to high temperatures, drought and strong winds. Firefighters are fighting the fire, while the authorities warn that the danger has not yet passed

Wild animals

22.April 2025. MT

Australia's national icon on the brink of extinction: Snipers kill hundreds of koalas

Due to the large fire that destroyed Budj Bim National Park and thus made it difficult for koalas to survive, the state government in Victoria is carrying out 'euthanasia' on these animals. More than 700 koalas were killed by a sniper from a helicopter

Climate changes

04.November 2022 Ivona Simonović

USA: Worst drought in 1200 years

The American West is experiencing its worst and longest drought since 800 AD, roughly the time of Charlemagne, according to the journal Nature Climate Change. The last multi-decade drought in America occurred in the 1500s, but it was not as devastating