Belgrade, July 8 -- Serbia is battling a surge of wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, prompting several regions to declare a state of emergency and to deploy military forces.
More than 200 fires have been reported in the past 24 hours, with one person dead and at least 14 injured, the Ministry of the Interior said yesterday.
States of emergency have been declared in the southern municipality of Kursumlija and in Bor in the east, where the fires are most intense.
The Serbian Armed Forces have joined firefighting efforts using helicopters, water tankers, and specialized equipment. Working with local authorities, firefighters, and volunteers, they have managed to contain several fires in southern Serbia, though multiple ho...