The flora and fauna along Lake Mladost near Veles have been completely destroyed due to Monday’s fire caused by some construction workers.

Aerial photos that Republika has obtained show the extent of the damage caused.

More than 50 soldiers, TTPE teams, helicopters and two PRD planes, which stopped the operation tonight due to reduced visibility, are fighting the flames on the ground, and firefighters from Skopje were also deployed in Veles.