Serbia works to contain forest fires as a heat wave hits the Balkans

Authorities in Serbia are rushing to contain multiple wildfires burning across the country amid a severe heatwave gripping the Balkans. A dense gray smoke was reported on Friday hanging over a forested area in northeastern Serbia as emergency response teams worked to extinguish the flames.

The fires are part of a broader outbreak affecting the nation as extreme high temperatures create hazardous conditions. The ongoing heatwave has heightened risks throughout the region, prompting urgent containment efforts by local authorities to protect forested areas and populated zones.