Belgrade is choking today as a massive fire rages on a meadow in the Boleč neighborhood. Firefighters are battling the blaze that has engulfed a large area next to the Smederevski road, with thick smoke so dense it’s blocking visibility and slowing traffic. One lane of the road is completely blocked, and drivers are urged to be extra cautious. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but rumors suggest it might have been sparked by a careless cigarette butt. Fire crews are working tirelessly to put out the flames. Similar fires are wreaking havoc across Serbia and the region, including a landfill fire in Loznica where strong winds are making firefighting efforts even harder, and fires near Podgorica where firefighters are also on the front lines. This summer seems to have turned into a fiery nightmare, and people are wondering how much more damage will be done before things get under control. Is this just human negligence or something bigger? Until the smoke clears, Belgrade and its surroundings remain at risk, and traffic chaos is just one of the problems. Got a video or photo from the scene? Share it — maybe your story will help shed light on this disaster. So, what do you think — is it time to get serious about fire prevention, or will we just keep watching our cities burn?
Hell on the Meadow in Boleč: Fire Chokes Belgrade and Blocks Smederevski Road!
