Forest fires continue in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Forest and grassland fires that began yesterday in Bosnia and Herzegovina are still ongoing, and support from a military helicopter has been requested, Report informs.

The fire broke out on May 29 in the afternoon in a pine forest near the Pisvir area, close to the town of Jablanica.

Firefighters from the Jablanica Fire Protection Unit fought the blaze, but difficult terrain has hampered efforts to bring it under control.

A request has now been made to involve a helicopter of the country's Armed Forces.

Authorities stated that efforts to bring the fires under control across the country are ongoing.