Socerb hill fire brought under control, not yet put out

Koper, 10 August - A fire that broke out on 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. For now, firefighters have less support from the air than yesterday, and the bora wind remains a cause for concern.

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

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

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

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

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