# Wildfires in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildfires-in-montenegro-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina
> Updated: 2026-08-15T18:21:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Wildfires have caused significant disruption in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. In Montenegro, the civil movement ‘IDEMOOO!’ called for an emergency session of the Herceg Novi Municipal Assembly as fires spread from Bijela and Baošići toward Zelenica. The movement demanded transparency regarding the status of fire sites, the availability of rescue personnel, and the condition of critical infrastructure like hydrant networks.

As the situation progressed, fires continued to burn across multiple regions. In the Nevesinje municipality, a fire had been active for nine days, requiring firefighters to manage a seven-kilometer line on difficult terrain with aerial support. High temperatures led to the reignition of previously extinguished areas. In Herceg Novi, responders received visits from religious leaders, including Metropolitan Joanikije, who provided financial assistance for food, water, and fuel to support those protecting lives and property.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Wildfires persist in Nevesinje and Herceg Novi as officials visit responders

Officials and religious leaders visit wildfire sites in Nevesinje and Herceg Novi to support firefighters battling ongoing blazes and provide resources for emergency responders.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildfires-persist-in-nevesinje-and-herceg-novi-as-officials-visit-responders

### 2026-08-14: Herceg Novi civil movement calls for emergency session amid wildfires

The ‘IDEMOOO!’ movement has requested an emergency session of the Herceg Novi Municipal Assembly due to ongoing wildfires threatening local settlements and infrastructure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/herceg-novi-civil-movement-calls-for-emergency-session-amid-wildfires

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Cite as: Wildfires in Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/wildfires-in-montenegro-and-bosnia-and-herzegovina