Montenegro is still in flames: They asked for international help, salvation is coming from EU today (VIDEO)

A large fire that broke out on the Lustica peninsula on Monday continues to cause problems to firefighters. Montenegro requested international assistance yesterday, so the Ministry of Internal affairs expects it to arrive during the day.

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Interior Minister Mevludin Nuhodzic visited locations vulnerable to fires in the coastal region and assessed the situation as serious, therefore international assistance was requested, but that there was no reason to dramatize fear and panic.

We have requested assistance from the European Commission of Civil Protection Mechanism, which includes 34 countries. Our request is already being considered in Brussels and there is a possibility that they will send help today with airplanes - said Minister of Internal Affairs Mevludin Nuhodzic.

Fire in the town of Bigova on the coast is under control.

40 people have been evacuated from the village Ponte Veslo, among them were a mother and four-month-old baby from Serbia.

Foto: Tanjug/AP

According to the witnesses, the situation was very serious, people jumped into the sea fleeing from the fire and waited for help in the water for about an hour.

Rescue teams transported people in danger to the community Health Centre in Herceg Novi. According to the unofficial information, there are no injuries.

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(Telegraf.co.uk / Source: Vijest, Mondo.me)