Tag: fire
Macedonia 02.10.24 | 18:38

Thirty residents hospitalized after fire in a warehouse full of plastic goods

Three dozen residents were hospitalized at a highrise in Skopje overnight, after a fire broke out in its basement. The incident happened in the Cair area at 2 in the morning, and firefighters had to evacuate a total of 80 people. Of those who were hospitalized, mostly with smoke inhalation, four elderly...
Macedonia 18.08.24 | 10:52

Fire that threatened the village of Gari put under control

The fire that was threatening the historic village of Gari, near Debar, has been put under control. Dzetan Miftarovski, head of the Debar firefighting brigade, informs that the village is not under threat any more. A short rain that fell yesterday helped the efforts of the firefighters. Total of 70 hectares...
Macedonia 17.08.24 | 09:46

Historic village of Gari threatened by a forest fire

Citizens of the remote mountainous village of Gari are urgently demanding assistance, as a large forest fire is approaching the village. They are sharing photographs on social media, showing the flames on a ridge just above the historic village. “Something needs to be done before it’s too...
Macedonia 17.08.24 | 09:31

17 active fires across Macedonia

A total of 35 fires are currently under monitoring – 13 of them are largely put out, and five are placed under control. 17 fires are considered active, including two in the Jasen nature reserve south of Skopje, and one on the Galicica mountain between lake Ohrid and lake Prespa. Firefighters are...
Macedonia 15.08.24 | 10:42

Ohrid: Call for volunteers to help put out serious fire on Mt. Galicica

Citizens of Ohrid are urged to volunteer and help put out the serious fire spreading on Mt. Galicica, at the south-eastern side of lake Ohrid. The fire is also active on the lake Prespa side of the mountain, near the villages of Leskoec and Stenje. It’s mostly affecting low forest and shrub covered...
Macedonia 10.08.24 | 22:19

10 fires put out, 10 remain active

Macedonia is currently facing a dozen forest fires. Stojance Angelov from the CUK crisis management center informs that 10 fires were entirely put out during the day and five are placed under control, while 10 remain active.  The situation remains highly serious. I appeal to the citizens to be very...
Macedonia 06.08.24 | 23:41

Serious fire near Gevgelija placed under control

Firefighters from Gevgelija were able to place under control the serious forest fire that was threatening the village of Negorci. This afternoon the fire was just 50 to 100 meters from the houses in the village. Other cities sent firefighting teams who, together with the local volunteers, helped the...
Macedonia 04.08.24 | 20:18

Police chief Janev warns of serious consequences for those who start forest fires

Head of the uniformed police Aleksandar Janev warned about serious consequences for people involved in setting the fires that have ravaged forests across Macedonia this past month. Janev visited the site of the fire north of Ohrid, where police is helping local firefighters control the blaze. Be careful...
Macedonia 04.08.24 | 16:55

Czech Blackhawk helicopter helped put out a fire near Skopje

A Czech Blackhawk helicopter helped in the push to put out fire at the Jasen nature reserve south of Skopje. The serious forest fire covered the capital with smoke over the past few days. With the fire active at 1,400 meters above sea level, the helicopter had to do multiple long round trips. Stojance...
Macedonia 03.08.24 | 13:41

Nine active fires across Macedonia

Even after some rain fell on parts of Macedonia, forest fires continue to spread. At the moment the CUK crisis management center reports nine active fires, and 5 that are under contro. The most dangerous fires are reported near the Jasen reserve south of Skopje, two are active near Probistip, one near...
Macedonia 31.07.24 | 10:40

Arson near the Smolare waterfalls caused a forest fire

An unknown person set fire to the platform at the Smolare waterfalls, causing a wider fire on Belasica mountain. The fire is spreading across rugged terrain. Local authorities have ordered citizens not to go to the tourist attraction for security reasons.  
Macedonia 30.07.24 | 09:22

One killed as firefighters battle major fire near Sveti Nikole

A major fire continues to rage east of Sveti Nikole. An army helicopter and the three Air Tractor planes are engaged to stop the fire. An elderly man has died in the remote village of Kokoshinje, between Sveti Nikole and Probistip, from smoke inhalation, after the village was affected by fire. Firefighters...
Macedonia 21.07.24 | 12:16

Forest fire is spreading toward the Stip military range

The large forest fire on Serta mountain, south-west of Stip, is now spreading toward the military range Penus. Firefighters are trying to stop its spread by operating on a local road that leads to the Krivolak miltiary training grounds. This fire has remained active for over a week, despite best efforts...
Macedonia 20.07.24 | 10:31

Eight forest fires active across Macedonia

As of this morning, Macedonia is facing eight active fires. The worst of them is on Serta mountain, between the villages of Dragoevo and Selce, south-west from Stip. In the mountainous area of Caska, near Veles, there are three separate fires, and another in near-by Makedonski Brod. And firefighters...
Macedonia 18.07.24 | 10:57

Stip – Negotino road closed because of fire

Traffic along the Negotino – Stip regional road is closed due to a major forest fire. The fire is active near the village of Pepeliste.
Macedonia 15.07.24 | 13:23

Ban on entering national woods goes into effect

The Government today ordered that the summer ban on visiting the national woods goes into effect. The order is in place to prevent forest fires, as firefighters are already fighting the first big fire of the season – near Negotino. Movement through the wooded areas is banned between 6h in the morning...
Macedonia 02.07.24 | 08:56

Helicopters used to put out a fire near Krusevo

Two firefighting helicopters were used to put out a forest fire near Krusevo. The village of Pusta Reka was under threat from the fire. In coordination with the CUK crisis management center, the helicopters used 40 tons of water and with the help of the firefighters, the danger was averted.
Macedonia 30.06.24 | 11:12

With forest fires looming, Macedonia has two ready planes, but only one pilot

With summer season in full swing and the threat of forest fires high, Macedonia is left with only one pilot who can operate the Air Tractor planes. The DZS emergency response directorate has two planes for putting out forest fires, but needs at least two additional pilots to put them to use in case of...
World 25.01.24 | 13:17

Twelve held over central China fire that killed dozens, reports state media

Twelve people have been taken into police custody for their alleged role in a deadly fire in central China’s Jiangxi province, state media said today. At least 39 people died and nine were injured after a fire broke out at a store in the city of Xinyu Wednesday. President Xi Jinping called for “deep...
World 09.12.23 | 16:27

A hospital fire near Rome left many dead and 200 people evacuated

The fire department declared the following morning that at least three individuals had perished in a late-Friday fire at a hospital close to Rome. The San Giovanni Evangelista hospital in Tivoli, just outside of Rome, had a fire at approximately 11 p.m. (2200 GMT), according to the fire department. During...
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