Socerb hill fire brought under control, not yet put out

Koper, 10 August - A fire that broke out during Monday night under Socerb hill in the Koper municipality near the border with Italy has been brought under control, but has not yet been put out, authorities said on Wednesday morning. Given how bad it looked at a certain point yesterday, the situation is relatively okay now, they added.

Socerb An Italian Canadair water bomber fighting fire on the Socerb hill. Photo: Civil Protection

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An Italian Canadair water bomber fighting fire on the Socerb hill.
Photo: Civil Protection

Socerb Tuesday's fire under the Socerb hill. Photo: Sebastijan R. Maček/STA

Socerb
Tuesday's fire under the Socerb hill.
Photo: Sebastijan R. Maček/STA

Socerb A helicopter fighting fire on the Socerb hill. Photo: Civil Protection

Socerb
A helicopter fighting fire on the Socerb hill.
Photo: Civil Protection

Socerb Tuesday's fire under the Socerb hill. Photo: Sebastijan R. Maček/STA

Socerb
Tuesday's fire under the Socerb hill.
Photo: Sebastijan R. Maček/STA

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