Tag: fires
Macedonia 06.08.21 | 09:47

VMRO-DPMNE: Zaev and the ministers enjoy the beach, while the people are fighting the fires alone

Macedonia is facing a catastrophe, villages and cities are endangered, thousands of hectares of forests are burning, lives and property of citizens are at risk, and Zaev and the ministers are on vacation, VMRO-DPMNE said on Friday. Citizens are left alone to fight the fires, while half the government,...
Macedonia 06.08.21 | 09:41

While Macedonia is on fire, there’s is no trace of Zaev, Spasovski, Sekerinska…

While Macedonia is literally on fire, none of the highest-ranking government officials, led by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, are nowhere to be found, as if they have disappeared from the public, notes “Alfa”. The responsibility for the fiasco in dealing with the fires, as if left only to the...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 21:06

Angelov urges the citizens to evacuate if they find themselves near fire

At Thursday’s press conference, the director of the CMC Stojance Angelov and his associates said that there are active fires throughout the country, but still the most risky are those in the Delcevo – Pehcevo region, Kumanovo and Prilep where there are 18 fires. Angelov urges the citizens...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 18:24

There are 18 active fires in Skopje, situation most critical at three points

Currently there are 18 active fires in Skopje, three of which are the most critical, in Kuckovo towards Gorno Svilare, between Dobri Dol and Rakotinci in Sopiste, as well as in Gorno Blace. As the director of the CMC Stojance Angelov and his associates announced at a press conference today, seven new...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 17:20

EU to send equipment, assistance to help Macedonia fight wildfires

The European Union will send equipment and assistance to help Macedonia fight wildfires, European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič tweeted on Thursday. The EU is sending additional firefighting capacities to#Greece and #NorthMacedonia to support the local response. Help...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 11:22

VMRO-DPMNE seeks resignations: Government’s incapacity to deal with the fires threatens people’s property and lives

We see the absolute incapacity of the government to deal with fires throughout Macedonia. Instead of timely intervention, we see endangered villages and towns, destroyed houses, farms, properties, forest areas and, unfortunately, a lost live, VMRO-DPMNE said on Thursday. The party emphasizes that the...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 11:12

It is easier for Zaev to beg the neighbors than to service the planes that rot in the hangars

Helicopters from Serbia, firefighters from Slovenia, firefighting vehicles from Bulgaria. This is what the situation with the fires in Macedonia looks like these days. The blazes have been ravaging across the country and the government again has shown that it is not capable to deal with this situation. Zaev’s...
Macedonia 05.08.21 | 10:08

Photos of the fires in the Pehcevo region

The night was long for the inhabitants of Pehcevo and the region. The whole region of Malesevo was on fire, but the villages of Umlena and Robovo were most endangered. The fire is still threatening the locals of these villages. Aleksandar Macevski, a resident of Robovo, informed this morning that the...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 22:27

In 2010 Macedonia put out fires in Russia, in 2021 Macedonia has no equipment, people are burning

Macedonia will send two planes and crew to extinguish the fires in Russia. This is MIA news dating from August 13, 2010. It is still on the website of the Aviation Agency of Macedonia. The then government led by Nikola Gruevski decided to send two planes and crew to help put out the fires in Russia. Eleven...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 19:38

EU activates Civil Protection Mechanism to help various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans to fight devastating fires

The European Commission said Wednesday is swiftly mobilising support to assist countries in limiting the spread of the fires and protect lives and livelihoods as forest fires continue affecting various regions in the Mediterranean and the Western Balkans. Two Canadair firefighting airplanes from France...
Macedonia 04.08.21 | 12:16

There are nine active fires in the country, with the most critical point being Staro Nagoricane

There are nine active fires in the country, and the most critical point is the Municipality of Staro Nagoricane, near the village of Drenak. Three helicopters from Serbia, along with a Macedonian Army helicopter have been engaged in extinguishing the fire. The second critical point is near Pehcevo, where...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 21:29

Serbian Interior Minister Vulin visits fire-hit municipality near border with Serbia

Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski and his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vulin visited Tuesday Staro Nagoricane, a municipality in the northern part of the country, where a wildfire has been put under control and efforts are under way to prevent it from spreading. Serbian Minister Vulin said that Serbia...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 18:53

Serbia sends four helicopters to extinguish fires in parts of the country

Serbia sent four helicopters to extinguish fires in parts of the country, Interior Minister Oliver Spasovski informed on Facebook on Tuesday. They sent us four helicopters to extinguish the fires, which will join our two helicopters. We’ll do the best we can to put out raging blazes across the country,...
Macedonia 03.08.21 | 10:09

Government: Ban on movement in forest areas enters into force

Full ban on movement in forest areas enters into force as of today, the Government said on Tuesday. The Government of the Republic of Macedonia urges all citizens not to move through the forest areas in the country for personal safety and to prevent further spread of fires.
World 25.08.19 | 12:45

Amazon fires: Brazil sends army to help tackle blazes

Brazil’s leader has ordered the armed forces to fight record forest fires in the Amazon, amid international outrage over rising deforestation, BBC reported. President Jair Bolsonaro deployed soldiers in nature reserves, indigenous lands and border areas beset by fires. The move is an apparent reversal...
Macedonia 31.03.19 | 12:00

Citizens to remain vigilant and report fires, the Inspectorate with reinforced controls

The Government of Macedonia urges citizens to remain vigilant and immediately report any fires they see to local relevant fire services agencies, nearest institutions, buildings, police stations, and dial the emergency number 195 of the Crisis Management Center or 192 to report to the police. In 2019,...
Macedonia 30.03.19 | 10:53

Fires in Pijanec-Malesevo region under control

The alarming situation of the fire that the village of Sasa in Makedonska Kamenica slowly stabilizes. Last night, around 23:00 an action was launched to evacuate the population living near Trakanica and Adziite. According to information from the field, in the terrible fire, the villagers took what they...
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