Wildfire near Ušće in the Ibar gorge still not extinguished
A fire at several sites in the Ibar gorge between Ušće and Maglič is in its second day. N1 reports that it has reached conifer forest and that inaccessible terrain is hindering firefighting; Danas relays an initial estimate of about 80 hectares of pine forest plus 70 hectares of dry grass and low vegetation, with an Interior Ministry helicopter deployed.
What matters
Second day of firefighting
The fire broke out on Wednesday afternoon at several locations between Maglič and Ušće.
About 150 hectares
Danas relays an initial estimate of about 80 hectares of pine forest and 70 hectares of dry grass and low vegetation.
Inaccessible terrain
Vehicles cannot reach some hotspots, so crews are using backpack tanks and hand equipment; an Interior Ministry helicopter is also deployed.
Breakdown by publication
How sources frame this story
Mobile shows the first 2; the full breakdown is available on desktop.
N1: fire reached conifer forest
N1’s reporter says the fire has affected several locations in the Ibar gorge and moved from low vegetation into conifer forest; firefighters and Srbijašume are on site.
Danas: about 80 hectares of forest burned
Danas writes that firefighting in the Ibar gorge continued on 6 August, joined by an Interior Ministry helicopter; the initial estimate is about 80 hectares of pine forest and 70 hectares of dry grass and low vegetation.
Overall takeaway
Both sources confirm that firefighting continues and some hotspots remain active; Danas gives the initial area estimate and reports that homes are not currently threatened.
What this means for residents
Homes not currently threatened
Kraljevo's mayor said residents and homes are not currently threatened; that assessment may change while hotspots remain active.
Smoke reached Kraljevo
An N1 interviewee said smoke was noticeable overnight in Kraljevo, about 50 kilometres from the fire zone.