# Serbian wildfires August 2026 – emergency declared > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-wildfires-august-2026 > Updated: 2026-08-05T17:50:57.000Z. Sources: 54. Developments: 2. On 5 August 2026 a fire ignited near Luchica and quickly spread across Serbia, affecting the Deliblatska sand‑dune reserve, the Ibar gorge, a landfill in Bačka Palanka and villages south of Leskovac. Initial efforts involved three Ministry of Interior helicopters, ground crews and volunteers, and a man was reported dead after allegedly starting the blaze. Later the same day authorities declared emergencies in Kovin municipality and Bačka Palanka as the Deliblatska fire grew to over 700 ha, making it the largest of nine active outdoor fires. The response was scaled up to 126 firefighters, 27 vehicles, a 72‑person Serbian Army special brigade, volunteers from Vojvodinašuma, and additional aerial assets—including a police helicopter and a military helicopter. No houses were lost and no casualties were reported. Strong winds, temperatures near 40 °C and rugged terrain limited ground operations. Parallel incidents were reported in Bosnia‑Herzegovina (Konjic), Croatia (Mursko Središće) and other Serbian regions such as the Ibar gorge. The European Forest Fire Information System warned of an exceptionally high fire‑risk outlook for the Balkans. President Aleksandar Vučić pledged army assistance, while Interior Minister Ivica Dačić confirmed police and military deployment. ## Claims - The largest fire is in Deliblatska Peščara, affecting more than 700 hectares. (corroborated by 8 sources) - No houses have been burned and no casualties have been reported. (corroborated by 7 sources) - The Deliblatska sand dunes fire burned about 700 hectares of forest and low vegetation. (corroborated by 6 sources) - There are nine active outdoor fires in Serbia. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The Deliblatska sand dunes fire burned about 500 to 700 hectares of forest. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Helicopters Ka‑32, H‑145 and H‑215 Super Puma were deployed to fight the Deliblatska fire. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Approximately 484 personnel from various services are engaged in firefighting. (corroborated by 5 sources) - More than 110 vehicles and several helicopters (Airbus H145, H215 Super Puma, Kamov Ka‑32) are deployed. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Serbian Army and police helicopters have been involved in firefighting. (corroborated by 5 sources) - A fire in Deliblatska peščara burned about 500 hectares of forest. (corroborated by 4 sources) - An emergency situation was declared in the municipality of Kovin due to the Deliblatska fire. (corroborated by 4 sources) - An emergency situation was declared in the municipality of Kovin because of the Deliblatska sand dunes fire. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-05: Deliblatska sand dunes fire spreads in Serbia, emergency declared Nine fires blaze in Serbia, with the Deliblatska sand dunes fire burning over 700 ha. Emergency declared in Kovin; army, police and three helicopters deployed. No casualties. Regional fire risk remains high. 53 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-fights-raging-wildfires-near-leskovac-and-in-deliblatska-peara ### 2026-08-05: Serbian Forest Fire Near Luchica Village Claims One Life A forest fire near Luchica village, Serbia, burned over 300 ha, mobilising 80+ responders, three police helicopters and heavy equipment; one man died after allegedly starting the blaze. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbian-forest-fire-near-luchica-village-claims-one-life --- Cite as: Serbian wildfires August 2026 – emergency declared. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/serbian-wildfires-august-2026