Hell on Leotar: The Trebinje Fire Rages for Eight Days!
Are you ready for an eight-day-long fire drama? Yes, you read that right! The fire on the slopes of Mount Leotar, near Trebinje, is still burning fiercely, and the situation remains tense and unpredictable.
Where is the fire? The fire is actively spreading on the northern slopes of Leotar and moving towards the village of Jasen. Although the fire line is high above the settlements, fortunately, there is currently no danger to the property or lives of the residents. Firefighters, both volunteer and professional, are battling the blaze day and night, using helicopters from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republika Srpska.
What do officials say? Commander of the Lastva firefighting unit, Miloš Vučurević, stated that the situation today is much better than in previous days. Houses and people are no longer threatened, but the fire still smolders on the slopes of Leotar, albeit with less intensity. Deputy commander of the territorial firefighting unit Trebinje, Neđo Ćuk, confirmed that firefighters are successfully repelling the fire in critical areas such as the settlements of Gorica and Vinogradi.
How did it start? The fire broke out eight days ago and quickly spread due to strong winds. Firefighters had to intervene with helicopters to prevent the fire from reaching houses in the Podgljivlje settlement. The situation was so severe that everyone was on edge, but the heroic work of the firefighters continues.
What’s next? Although the situation is now more stable, the fire still burns on the slopes of Leotar, but with much less intensity. The active fire is moving towards the village of Jasen but is under control. Residents can breathe a sigh of relief but should not forget how dangerous it was.
Why does this matter? This fire is not just a local problem. It shows how ready our firefighters are to fight natural disasters and how unpredictable and dangerous nature can be. Eight days of fighting fire without major damage to people and property is a real victory but also a warning that we must be prepared for the next challenge.
Were you or your acquaintances affected? How did you experience this fiery drama? Share your stories and opinions because topics like this deserve to be talked about!
