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4 clusters · 23 sources · 38 days · First seen · Last updated

Konjic, Bosnia wildfire

Overview

By August 8, 2026, wildfires in the Konjic region of Bosnia and Herzegovina intensified, spreading across the Kanjina and Živašnica areas. The fires have threatened critical infrastructure, specifically the M-17 highway and the Sarajevo-Mostar railway line. Due to the steep and inaccessible terrain, ground combat has been hindered, necessitating a large-scale mobilization of emergency services from Konjic, Prenj, Sarajevo, Tarčin, and Jablanica.

As the fires expanded to include Brđani, Džepi, and Džepska planina, the aerial response grew. Following approval from the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Defense Minister Zukan Helez ordered the deployment of a second helicopter from the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina (OSBiH) to assist local crews. The aerial effort now includes OSBiH helicopters, Air Tractor aircraft, and a helicopter from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Republika Srpska.

Despite efforts to localize certain zones, high temperatures and strong winds continue to cause flare-ups. While no houses or structures are currently under immediate threat, local authorities in Konjic have submitted an official request for international assistance to support ongoing aerial firefighting operations.

Entities

Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina · Konjic · Air Tractor · Professional Fire Brigade of Sarajevo Canton · Zukan Helez

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Konjic wildfires prompt deployment of military helicopters

    Wildfires continue to spread across the Konjic region in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Ministry of Defence has deployed additional military helicopters to combat the flames amid difficult weather and terrain.

  2. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 14 sources
    Konjic wildfires threaten critical infrastructure and transport corridors

    Wildfires near Konjic, Bosnia and Herzegovina, continue to burn in steep terrain, threatening the M17 highway and railway. Aerial and ground forces are working to contain the blaze.

  3. 9 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Fire near Konjic, Bosnia triggers rockfalls on M-17 highway, damages vehicles

    A fire near Konjic, Bosnia caused rockfalls onto the M-17 highway, damaging vehicles and prompting safety warnings; helicopters and an Air Tractor are being used for aerial firefighting.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Wildfires near Konjic, Bosnia persist into fifth day

    A wildfire in the Rakitnica canyon near Konjic, Bosnia, has burned for five days, with difficult terrain and no rain hampering firefighting efforts. Units from Konjic, volunteer societies, and forestry workers,

Sources

072info.com · 24sata.hr · beta.rs · danas.rs · depo.ba · dnevnik.ba · face.ba · nstore.rs · oslobodjenje.ba · portalanalitika.me · radioberane.me · radiobijelopolje.me · ramski-vjesnik.ba · rtv-hb.com · rtvslon.ba · sarajevotimes.com · sport1.ba · thinkful.com · tip.ba · tvsa.ba · vecernji.ba · vijesti.ba · vreme.com

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