Kras fire site under control but wind cause for concern

Kostanjevica na Krasu, 22 July - Five hundred firefighters were at work throughout the night to keep the Kras fire under control as it kept burning in several locations, with new hot spots breaking out. The weather forecast is a cause of concern though as wind is expected to start blowing again on Friday afternoon.

Miren
Helicopters throwing water on the fire in the Kras region.
Photo: Civil Protection

Miren
Helicopters throwing water on the fire in the Kras region.
Photo: Civil Protection

Miren
Helicopters throwing water on the fire in the Kras region.
Photo: Civil Protection

Miren
Helicopters throwing water on the fire in the Kras region.
Photo: Civil Protection

Miren
Helicopters throwing water on the fire in the Kras region.
Photo: Civil Protection

Miren
Helicopters throwing water on the fire in the Kras region.
Photo: Civil Protection

Miren
Locals of Miren in the Kras region put up a sign to thank firefiighters for protecting their homes.
Photo: Civil Protection

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