Tag: fire
Macedonia 09.09.21 | 08:33

Horrific tragedy in Tetovo, at least 14 dead as fire rips through improvised Covid hospital

The Macedonian public remains in the dark about the horrific tragedy that struck the modular Covid hospital in Tetovo yesterday evening. After hours of uncertainty, this morning prosecutors informed there were 14 casualties in the fire – all or almost all of them Covid patients who were hospitalized...
Macedonia 08.09.21 | 23:37

Sitel: About 30 victims in the Tetovo modular hospital fire

The fire in the modular hospital in Tetovo has been extinguished. However, the hospital is completely burnt down. Unofficially according to Sitel TV, there are about 30 victims, including patients and staff. The fire broke out around 9 pm and firefighters and police were immediately dispatched to contain...
Macedonia 08.09.21 | 23:33

Filipce: Terrible accident happened in Tetovo where there are victims

A terrible accident happened in Tetovo where there are victims in the fire that broke out in the Kovid center. The exact number of people who lost their lives, the injured and their condition is being determined at the moment, Health Minister Venko Filipce wrote on Twitter. Fire breaks out at Tetovo...
Macedonia 08.09.21 | 22:25

Fire breaks out at Tetovo Covid hospital, unofficially there are victims

Fire broke out at the Covid center in Tetovo on Wednesday evening. Reportedly, there are also victims in the fire. Eyewitnesses say there were casualties. The Ministry of Interior has confirmed that they have received such information but there is no confirmation of the number of victims. Unofficially,...
Macedonia 05.09.21 | 10:15

Despite pleas from Ohrid, forest fire left to devastate Mt. Galicica for more than a week

For more than a week now, a fire is raging on Mt. Galicica. Citizens and media outlets of Ohrid, where the fire is clearly visible at night, have been urging the Government to help put it out, but there is no response. Macedonia suffered from devastating fires over the summer, when it was revealed that...
Macedonia 17.08.21 | 19:43

Forest fires continue to burn across Macedonia

The CUK crisis management center informs that six forest fires are currently active across the country, including the persistent fire at the village of Raovic west of Skopje. In Prilep, a fire is active near the village of Rakle, in difficult, rugged terrain. Orchards are on fire in Novo Selo, near Strumica,...
Macedonia 16.08.21 | 19:54

Two helicopter available to help put out a persistent forest fire near Skopje

A Macedonian and Montenegrin helicopter will be used to put out the persistent fire near the Raovic village near Skopje. The fire, on rugged terrain near the Matka canyon, broke out during the weekend, and firefighting teams were unable to control it. It spread on Sunday, and is clearly visible from...
Macedonia 15.08.21 | 17:43

Gorno Melnicani fire contained

The large wildfire near the village of Gorno Melnicani in Centar Zupa municipality has been contained but there is still a threat of its reigniting due to the winds in the area, the Debar fire-fighting brigade commander told MIA. Due to the threat of reigniting, which in addition to that goes the wind,...
Macedonia 10.08.21 | 13:01

CMC: Budinarci fire still active, Army plane required to extinguish fire over Raovic

Most of the fires in the country have been contained and put under control. The fire is still active in the area of the Berovo village of Budinarci, which is partially under control, and the Municipality of Saraj is seeking an Army aircraft to help put out the fire over the village Raovic. According...
Macedonia 09.08.21 | 21:19

Fire destroys “St. Atanasij Mihail” church in Nov Istevnik village

The flames of the major fire the broke out near the village of Nov Istevnik engulfed Sunday the “St. Atanasij Mihail” church in this village. The construction of the church began in 1919, and it was completed in 1931. Built of natural materials, it was an easy prey for the fiery flames that...
Macedonia 07.08.21 | 10:18

Fire near Budimirci subsides, village is safe

The intensity of a fire that broke out near the village of Budimirci has varied during last night, and the fire is now a little calmer, Crisis Management Center (CMC) head Stojance Angelov said in a Facebook post on Saturday. From the position from which I observe in front of me I see two points where...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 21:10

Fire closes Pletvar pass for traffic

The fires in the Prilep region are one of the three most critical points in Macedonia at the moment, the director of the CMC, Stojance Angelov and his associates said at Thursday’s press conference. They say that for now it is not possible to say the exact number of fires in the country, because...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 17:00

Inhabitants living in fire-hit regions near the villages of Nov Istevnik and Star Istevnik ordered to evacuate

Inhabitants living in regions badly affected by a wildfire near the villages of Nov Istevnik and Star Istevnik in Delcevo, eastern Macedonia, have been ordered to evacuate and transfer to the nearby town. Due to the alarming situation on the ground, uncontrolled spread of fire and strong wind, and in...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 22:13

Staro Nagoricane fire claims first victim

The major fire in Staro Nagoricane claimed the first victim. A woman died in the house that was engulfed by the fire. Trying to hide from the fire, she locked herself in the house and failed to escape the flames. Stojanka was in the room. I could not help her. There were animals, there’s nothing...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 17:12

Fire starts burning houses in Delcevo village, locals say the helicopter was withdrawn

A wildfire near a village in the Delcevo region, eastern Macedonia, is sweeping through several houses in the village even though army helicopters were extinguishing the fire on Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Delcevo, Berovo, Makedonska Kamenica, members of the Army, local population, volunteers,...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 13:47

This is one of the vehicles used to extinguish the fire near Bogorodica border crossing

On Tuesday, a fire broke out near the Bogorodica border crossing, and the nearby gas station and the casino were in danger, and the border crossing was closed for several hours. After several hours of intervention, the fire was localized and brought under control, so the border crossing was reopened. But...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 21:22

Bogorodica border crossing reopens after wildfire is put out

The Bogorodica border crossing with Greece reopened around 8 pm after being closed as a wildfire broke out nearby, the Interior Ministry confirmed to MIA. The wildfire that broke out Tuesday afternoon near the Bogorodica border crossing with Greece has been localized and is under control after the fire...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 19:08

Fire closes Bogorodica border crossing, vehicles being redirected to Dojran

Due to the fire that broke out this afternoon near the “Bogorodica” border crossing, the traffic has been interrupted and vehicles are being redirected to the “Dojran” border crossing, informed AMSM. There is still no information when the border crossing will be reopened to traffic. The...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 13:08

Angelov: Kocani fire happened due to power lines touching each other

An assessment team met today to discuss the fire situation. It was decided that there is no need to declare a state of crisis on part of the territory of the country, but we are still closely monitoring the situation, informs the director of the Crisis Management Center, Stojance Angelov. According to...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 12:42

Zaev: Heavy Ilinden night

A heavy Ilinden night is behind us as fires engulf the country, but the professionalism and solidarity shown by firefighters and citizens have resulted in no injuries or people in peril. Material damages will be compensated through joint efforts, safety is of utmost importance at this time, says Prime...
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