Kras fire contained to two locations, evacuees return

Kostanjevica na Krasu, 21 July - The massive fire that raged in the region of Kras on the border between Slovenia and Italy, south of Nova Gorica, has been contained to two isolated fires, and firefighters continue to fight it, including from the air. Most of the residents of the four villages that had been preventively evacuated on Wednesday have returned to their homes.

Brestovica
Fire spreading from Italy to Slovenia.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Brestovica
Fire spreading from Italy to Slovenia.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Brestovica
Fire spreading from Italy to Slovenia.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Brestovica
Fire spreading from Italy to Slovenia.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

Brestovica
Fire spreading from Italy to Slovenia.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA

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