Tag: forest
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 02.08.24 | 16:23

EU sends help to fight forest fires in Macedonia

The European Commission coordinated help from Germany, Sweden, Czechia and Slovenia to help Macedonia fight the forest fires. Germany an Sweden will dispatch two fire fighting planes each and Czechia and Slovenia will contribute a helicopter each, on top of the helicopter given by Serbia. EU is also...
Macedonia 27.07.24 | 18:29

Two forest fires remain active, one was placed under control

Several forest fires remain active in the country, reported the CUK crisis center. One of the fires is reported in the rugged terrain near Makedonski Brod, towards the village of Tazevo. Pine forest is affected here. In the hard hit region of Stip, between the villages Hadzi Hamzali and Crska on the...
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 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 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...
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...
Macedonia 19.07.23 | 11:18

Ban on movement through woods goes into effect

All persons found walking through woods between 6 and 29h will be fined between 1,500 and 2,000 EUR, the Agriculture Ministry informed today. The measure to ban movement through wooded areas, that goes into effect every year, is meant to prevent the risk of forest fires. All individuals who have to go...
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 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.
Macedonia 20.03.21 | 21:49

Carovska husband’s company and Silegov conclude contract to film the forests in Skopje with a drone

On March 4, the City of Skopje and the Skopje-based Fly Cam company signed a contract for drone surveillance on the forest areas of the Skopje valley for early detection of plant diseases. The owner and manager of this company is the partner, the unmarried husband of the Minister of Education Mila Carovska....
Macedonia 04.08.20 | 20:34

Police urged to act after a man set fire in a dry forest and bragged about it on TikTok

Citizens are urging the police to go after a TikTok user who posted a video in which he is setting fire in a dried out forest. The user @djeloking2020 posted the video in which he sets fire to a small spruce tree which immediately goes in flames in the dry weather, and the embers spread around it. When...
Macedonia 10.04.20 | 10:26

Forest fire breaks out north of Skopje

Forest fire broke out yesterday on Skopska Crna Gora, north of the capital. The fire affected a region between the villages of Blace and Gorno Blace. Eighteen forest rangers were sent to contain it, but given the inaccessible area, it may require helicopter assistance.
Macedonia 01.04.19 | 18:13

Forest fires continue to rage across Macedonia

Unusually early and widespread forest fires continue to ravage Macedonia. No casualties have been reported, but the damage to the forests and wildlife has been extensive. Fires are being reported near Krusevo, where an army helicopter was dispatched to help the ground crews near the villages Norovo and...

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