The fire near Trebinje just won’t quit! On June 28, a blaze broke out that forced the closure of the main road to Dubrovnik. Firefighters are battling flames spreading fast thanks to the wind. Luckily, one active fire branch isn’t threatening populated areas, but don’t get too comfortable — the danger is far from over. The transmitter on Humac hill is safe, but traffic remains shut down, forcing drivers to take local detours. Firefighters are begging people to stop lighting fires outdoors because the situation is still serious.
By June 29, things calmed down a bit, but fires were still burning in the Todorići and Gorica neighborhoods. Quick action by firefighters put out the fire in Gorica, while a bigger blaze in Todorići and Pridvorci was contained but not extinguished. Fire crews are still on high alert to stop the flames from flaring up again. Authorities are warning everyone not to light fires outside due to the high risk of new outbreaks. Summer is bringing fiery trouble to this part of Herzegovina, and the fight against the flames is far from over.
