The Konavle region, to the south of Dubrovnik, is having problems with forest fires over the past week. Last night a fire broke out at 2 o’clock in the morning in the hills between Kuna and Lovorna.

Eleven firefighters from the Konavle fire brigade attended the fire with four vehicles and inside four hours the fire was brought under control. The fire brigade reported that no residences were at risk and they still have no information as to how the fire started.

Just last week a forest fire engulfed 100 hectares of pine forest in Konavle. Over 60 fire fighters fought the blaze and three special airplanes were called in to assist. It seems that the fire was started by a 25-year-old who is suspected of throwing a flare into the countryside.