CatastropheMontenegro
Balkan countries gripped by heatwave, wildfires
Irfan Aftab
August 12, 2025Advertisement
Emergency crews in Montenegro and Albania are battling fast-moving wildfires fueled by extreme heat and wind. Near Podgorica, residents narrowly escaped as flames engulfed homes. In southern Albania, locals pleaded for air support as inaccessible terrain hampered firefighting efforts. With temperatures soaring above 40°C, the risk of new blazes remains high.