On July 7th, the village of Cerovac faced a fiery disaster! The Jovanović and Bogdanović families lost their agricultural machinery and livestock, suffering huge damage. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management, Prof. Dragan Glamočić, along with the Mayor of Kragujevac Nikola Dašić and their team, visited the affected households and promised urgent aid. Initial assessments suggest the fire was caused by an electrical fault, igniting during extremely dry and hot conditions. The minister urged farmers not to burn stubble after harvest, warning that such fires can spiral out of control with catastrophic consequences. The Serbian government has already started damage assessments and will adopt support measures for the affected families at an emergency session. Thankfully, no human lives were lost, but the material damage is massive, and local authorities remain on site to assist with recovery. This tragedy is a stark warning to take prevention and protection seriously during such weather extremes. If you think burning stubble is harmless, think again — fire can erupt and destroy everything you’ve built over the years. Now, as we wait for the authorities to act, the question remains: how many more disasters like this must happen before real change occurs? Got a story or opinion on stubble burning? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s for it and who’s calling for a total ban!
