Tag: fire
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...
Macedonia 22.11.23 | 17:30

Warning of toxic fumes following warehouse fire near Tetovo

That sounds like a concerning situation. Fires involving chemicals like paint and varnish can indeed release harmful substances into the air. It’s crucial for authorities to take precautions like advising people to limit movement in the area and stay indoors with closed windows to avoid exposure...
Macedonia 01.10.23 | 22:13

Skopje police arrests murderer and his mother who set fire to the victim’s apartment hoping to destroy evidence

Skopje police arrested a wanted killer who stabbed a man and then, together with his mother, torched his apartment. There is still no motive for the bizarre murder that was reported a week ago. The killer, identified by the police as A.D. (39), killed his his 36 yeas old victim in the victim’s...
Macedonia 11.09.23 | 19:42

Fire near Aracinovo covers parts of Skopje with smoke

A column of smoke is visible near the village of Aracinovo and comes from the burning of garbage and dry grass. The smoke is nearing Skopje’s eastern suburbs. The fire is likely not a danger to the near-by houses, but is concerning the citizens worried about pollution.
Macedonia 08.09.23 | 21:54

Forest fire near Makedonski Brod

A major fire erupted near the village of Latovo, in the municipality of Makedonski Brod. Broadleaf forests are affected and a firefighting plane is being used to put out the fire, as are local firefighters.
Macedonia 26.08.23 | 22:44

Five firefighters saved by helicopter evacuation near Kocani

Five firefighters were rescued after a difficult situation between the cities of Kocani and Probistip. The men were fighting a forest fire in the area of the villages Cesinovo and Oblesevo, when they found themselves surrounded by the blaze. A transport helicopter MI-171 was dispatched and it took 60...
Balkans 22.08.23 | 20:21

18 migrants found dead after a forest fire in Greece

Greek firefighters found 18 burnt bodies in a village in the Marica-Evros region, close to the Turkish border. The dead were found in two groups, prompting rescuers to conclude that they were likely illegal migrants who crossed into the country. Greece has been affected by major forest fires for weeks,...
Macedonia 17.08.23 | 15:21

The Platform against Corruption demands resignation from Ljubomir Jovevski

The Platform of Civil Organizations for Fighting against Corruption demands the resignation of the Public Prosecutor Ljubomir Jovevski. The Platform bases its demand on the information included in the IRL documentary on the Tetovo Hospital fire, Murder in Tetovo, which revealed that Jovevski didn’t...
Macedonia 16.08.23 | 19:25

Tetovo Mayor Kasami calls the Government to punish those responsible for the hospital disaster

Tetovo Mayor Bilal Kasami called on the Governnment to seriously address the issue of the botched investigation into the 2021 hospital disaster, when fire in an improvised Covid ward in Tetovo killed 14 patients and family members. Protests were held in the city today after an investigative report showed...
Macedonia 06.08.23 | 22:33

Bitola police is looking for a suspected arsonist

Bitola police is looking for an arsonist, after the city faced a dozen small fires yesterday, and witnesses saw a suspicious person. The fires were planted in the Streliste area of the city. The most dangerous of the fires started between two gas stations, and it took an intervention from the firefighters...
Macedonia 05.08.23 | 10:07

Fires in Bogdanci and Volkovo put out

Firefighters were able the put out the large fire near Bogdanci, that at one point threatened the wind park in the area. About 350 hectares of low forest were burnt down. Planes were used in the actions oo the local firefighters. Meanwhile, a fire threatened homes in the village of Volkovo, near Skopje....
Macedonia 04.08.23 | 11:48

Forest fire threatens the Bogdanci wind power park

A large fire burnt overnight near Bogdanci, and still hasn’t been put under control. It spread on 500 hectares of low forest and shrub, and even threatens the wind power park Bogdanci, as well as the pumping system that feeds lake Dojran. Six dozen men are on the ground fighting the fire.
Macedonia 30.07.23 | 20:47

Negotino Mayor suspects arson as forest fire reignites

After fire broke out again in the Goceva Suma forest near Negotino, Mayor Goran Stojanov warned that this could be the work of arsonists. Firefighters from Negotino and the near-by Kavadarci had to join forces to put out the fire yesterday. The pine forest was planted in 1972, on the 100th anniversary...
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