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On July 7, By August 8, 2026, wildfires near Konjic, in the Konjic region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, were reported to be persisting into a fifth day. By early August, the fires Herzegovina intensified, spreading across inaccessible terrain above the settlement of Kanjina. The heat triggered rockfalls onto the M-17 highway, damaging several vehicles and creating safety risks for motorists. By August 8, the wildfires expanded to affect the Kanjina and Živašnica areas, threatening areas. The fires have threatened critical infrastructure including infrastructure, specifically the Sarajevo-Mostar railway line M-17 highway and the M-17 highway. Sarajevo-Mostar railway line. Due to the steep and difficult inaccessible terrain, ground combat has been hindered, prompting necessitating a large-scale mobilization of emergency services from Konjic, Prenj, Sarajevo, Tarčin, and Jablanica. A significant As the fires expanded to include Brđani, Džepi, and Džepska planina, the aerial response remains active, involving grew. Following approval from the Bosnian Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Defense Minister Zukan Helez ordered the deployment of a second helicopter from the Armed Forces, 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 Zenica-Doboj Canton, and Air Tractor aircraft. Although some areas have been localized, Republika Srpska. Despite efforts to localize certain zones, high temperatures and wind strong winds continue to cause flare-ups in previously extinguished zones. flare-ups. While no houses or structures are currently under immediate threat, officials describe the situation as critical. local authorities in Konjic have submitted an official request for international assistance to support ongoing aerial firefighting operations.