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Macedonia  | 22.08.2025

After 10 days, rain helps put out fire at the Jasen reserve

Today's rain helped put out the fire in the Jasen natural reserve. The stubborn forest fire was active for over 10 days. The DZS rescue…
Macedonia  | 17.08.2025

Six fires active across Macedonia

Six fires remain active across Macedonia, the CUK crisis center informed. Two of them are in the area of Lipkovo, one is affecting mixed forest…
Macedonia  | 29.07.2025

Former driver for Zoran Zaev arrested after planting a fire near Strumica

Aleksandar Nikolov, who was a driver for former Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, was arrested after he was recorded planting a fire near Strumica. Macedonia is…
Macedonia  | 27.07.2025

Police helicopter rescues soldier injured while fighting a forest fire

A police helicopter unit had to intervene today near Stip to help evacuate a soldier who was participating in firefighting activities near the city. The…
Macedonia  | 23.07.2025

Serious arson attempt prevented at Mt. Osogovo

An attempt to start a major fire on Osogovo Mountain was prevented yesterday afternoon, said Stojance Angelov, head of the DZR search and rescue bureau.…
Macedonia  | 21.07.2025

Aircraft fight forest fires near Prespa, Tetovo and Prilep

Two firefighting planes and one helicopter were active against forest fires near lake Prespa, Zelino and Erebino east of Tetovo and in the area of…
Macedonia  | 19.07.2025

Large fire near Tetovo believed to be arson

A total of 30 fires remain active across Macedonia, including a new fire near Zelino, that was likely an arson. A fire unit from Skopje…
Macedonia  | 13.07.2025

Over 20 fires reported today, eight remain active

Two dozen fires were active across Macedonia today, and over half of them were put out during the day, reported the Crisis management center. Of…
Macedonia  | 10.07.2025

Most of the fires put under control – suspicions grow that some were planted

Firefighting teams have put out six dozen fires across Macedonia over the past several days, and are currently tackling five active fires and five localized…
Macedonia  | 08.07.2025

Government declares state of crisis to better manage a dozen active forest fires

The Government declared a 30 days long state of crisis following the simultaneous breaking out of several major forest fires. One of them is active…