A wildfire erupted on Mount Garač in Montenegro’s Danilovgrad Municipality on 8 March 2025, spreading quickly due to dry conditions and strong winds. Firefighters, including aerial units from the Protection and Rescue Directorate, worked to contain the flames and protect nearby communities.

Satellite Image: Mount Garač, Montenegro (s. wildfire)
Mount Garač, Montenegro. Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, captured on 9 March 2025, shows smoke and active fire on the mountain.

Data from Copernicus Sentinel satellites play a vital role in tracking wildfires, assessing damage, and aiding emergency response efforts worldwide.

Featured image credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery

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