Salvation for tired people and the country: Rain came to the aid of rescuers and locals in Piperi and Kuči

Will it... Will it not... This will be like on Saturday, when the rain "burst" a little in Radovče..., locals and volunteers commented on the gray sky yesterday around 14 pm on Stijenski brdo in Piperi, near the Ljumović houses.

While the wind carries a few drops, and thunder can be heard in the distance, they still fill their backpacks and head towards the hot spots left after the effects of the Czech "blach hawk".

A little lower down, Austrian rescuers are deployed, who, with the help of their colleagues from Podgorica, are preventing the remaining flames from launching a new offensive.

"It's coming, people," shouts are heard, "It's sure to rain today!".

And as the rain intensifies, locals hug rescuers and reporters from "Vijesti"...

It also rained in the Kučki koriti, where fires also raged for days.

Yesterday's rain was both a help and a salvation for tired Montenegrin firefighters and rescuers, their colleagues on land from Austria and Switzerland, members of the Montenegrin Army, locals, crews from Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic...

The rain also helped rescuers in Nikšić, and last night only the fire in Petrovići was active, but it did not threaten houses, as firefighters kept it under control. It bypassed the Topolovo area in Danilovgrad, however, but the situation was stable last night.

"This is inaccessible terrain, but we expect to soon completely contain it with the help of aircraft," the Danilovgrad Protection and Rescue Service told "Vijesti".

"They are tireless"

Although it was "dense" on Stijensko Brdo yesterday, the locals were pleased that the houses were defended.

With humor and togetherness, they dealt the last blows with tiny flames.

"It started on Saturday evening from Radeća and went around the perimeter. My brother and I tried to negotiate with the fire, to try to persuade it not to come to the house," he jokes. Milan Ljumovic.

He explains that on Sunday morning the fire began to tighten its grip around their houses.

"It spread so quickly that it was unbelievable. A Czech helicopter sprayed water around the house seven times, hat down. They were tireless. They came every six minutes," Ljumović said.

"Vijesti" reporters also found the Secretary of the Secretariat for Sports on Stijensko Brdo, with a backpack on his back. Darko NikčevićHe says he is here not as a representative of the City, but as a neighbor, citizen and volunteer.

"On the night between Saturday and Sunday, we defended the Marković houses in Stijena piperska. We managed to stabilize that, but then we received information that the Ljumović houses in Stijensko brdo were threatened. We arrived as soon as we could. We prevented the fire from spreading to several places. Of course, nothing could have been done without air support and helicopters, because, especially when the wind is blowing, it is almost impossible to localize with the equipment we had," says Nikčević.

It says that we must learn a lesson from this year's events.

"In the future, we must be better prepared, more numerous, and better trained," Nikčević emphasizes.

Vučinić: Pipers have given a lot, but they have neither a road nor a hydrant

At another location in Stijensko Brdo, locals are helping Austrian rescuers.

According to rough estimates by the Deputy Speaker of the Capital City Assembly, Drago Vučinić, who has been volunteering in the village for days, 70 percent of the territory of Piper has burned down.

"From the first day, locals joined in to help our firefighters in the rescue, first of relatives' houses in Rogami, then in the Mrka and Radeće squares, Stijene piperske, Kopilje, Stijensko brdo... Volunteers came from all over. A big thank you to our firefighters, led by Commander Nikola Bojanović. He responded to our every cry, sending us all available teams and all possible help," said Drago Vučinić, Vice President of the Capital City Assembly.

"However," he emphasizes, "one regret remains - the Pipers, who have given so much to Montenegro, have neither a road nor a hydrant."

"We can't come forward to help. It's as if everything has bypassed us. Little has been done here, and the Pipers deserve and must become available to the fire department and all other services, because this can no longer be tolerated," said Vučinić.

According to him, it is necessary to establish civil protection, a hydrant network, and a pool so that helicopters do not waste time reaching the nearest river...

"Three years ago, we asked for the roads in Piperi to be reconstructed, and only eight kilometers of asphalt have been laid... The city must finally turn its attention to this area, so that we don't burn. When people come to their homes, to the village, they have nothing but a 'moon' surface," Vučinić emphasized.

The Czech Republic and Serbia continue to help, another MUP helicopter in the air

Deputy Prime Minister Aleksa Bečić announced yesterday that helicopters have arrived from Serbia and the Czech Republic to assist in extinguishing fires on the territory of the country.

"The arrival of the 'Super Puma' helicopter from the Republic of Serbia once again confirms the strength of regional, fraternal and friendly solidarity. When nature threatens, borders do not exist. There is only a human need to help one's neighbor. Serbia has once again extended a hand of support that will mean a lot to our firefighters, but also to all citizens of Montenegro," Bečić wrote on his Facebook account.

On behalf of the Government and on his own behalf, he expressed gratitude to Serbia for this assistance.

Bečić also said that the arrival of a new crew and helicopter from the Czech Republic represents a strong message of solidarity and friendship.

"We are grateful to our Czech partners for standing shoulder to shoulder with Montenegro in these challenging days. This assistance means additional security for our citizens and support for our firefighters, our Army and our pilots, who have been showing unprecedented courage in fighting fires for years. On behalf of the Government of Montenegro and on my own behalf, I once again express my deep gratitude to the Czech Republic and all other friends for this selfless support, which saves lives and preserves the natural resources of our country," said Bečić.

Interior Minister Danilo Šaranović announced yesterday that the Montenegrin fleet had received another reinforcement. The Piper was also defended by the Directorate for Protection and Rescue helicopter "Augusta Bell 2122".

"With serious work and round-the-clock engagement of the Ministry of Interior mechanics, and after we provided the prerequisites with much effort, a 'bell 212' helicopter joined our forces fighting the fire from the air this morning. We are continuing," said Šaranović.