North Macedonia battles 16 active wildfires across multiple regions

North Macedonia is currently facing a series of wildfires, with 46 open-space fires recorded throughout the day. According to the Crisis Management Center (CMC), 16 fires remain active, one has been brought under control, and 29 have been completely extinguished.

The active fires are affecting various types of terrain, including low vegetation, forests, pastures, and slopes. Significant active locations include Shar Mountain near Bogovinsko Lake, as well as areas in Vrapčište, Bitola, Prilep, Gevgelija, Debar, Tetovo, Čaška, Lipkovo, Kumanovo, Studeničani, Saraj, and Dolneni.

Specific incidents include pine forest fires in Lipkovo, mixed forest fires in Gevgelija, and fires affecting slopes and pastures in Bitola and Debar. Emergency teams continue to monitor the situation and work to contain the remaining blazes.