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N1 reports that conditions in Deliblatska Sands are stable but challenging this evening: wind is complicating firefighting and smoke remains heavy. The fire has lasted more than a month, with EU assistance and a Russian Il-76 involved.
N1, citing RTS, says firefighting continues at Stolovi, where strong wind and dense smoke hinder the operation, while conditions are steadier in Deliblatska Sands.
Low Danube levels have left fish trapped in small, warming pools in the Petrovaradin backwater. A fishing association is urging an emergency rescue and relocation, while authorities say they are monitoring the effects of low water.
N1 reports that a fire near Lukovo village, which began the previous day, led to the evacuation of an elderly immobile resident. The city emergency headquarters said there were no injuries, one house burned, and firefighters saved ten homes and stopped the fire spreading toward the village.
In an N1 update at 18:47, the situation in Deliblatska Sands remained difficult but stable: small fires and smouldering were reported deep in the forest, while Romanian firefighters said the terrain makes the fire hard to extinguish. Four EU helicopters, a Russian Il-76 and ground teams are involved.
RHMZ warned of a high risk of fires starting and spreading outdoors: 30–35°C is expected on 23 August, while most days at the end of the month are forecast at 30–35°C with local readings above 35°C.
