Two major fires, in Llovica and Koleshino, were contained by the Strumica firefighting teams.

In Llovica, the flames engulfed dry grass and brush, coming within around 100 meters of the first homes. Firefighters and village residents took part in the firefighting operation, while rainfall helped bring the fire under control.

Risto Mancev, mayor of the Municipality of Bosilovo, said the fire was suspected to have been deliberately started.

According to him, cut branches and a lighter were found at the scene. Meanwhile, another fire broke out at a cardboard-processing factory in Koleshino.

Fourteen firefighters took part in the response, using five fire engines. After the fire was brought under control and contained, one vehicle with firefighters remained at the scene to monitor the situation.

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A total of 31 fires in open areas were recorded across the country over the past 24 hours. Of these, 25 have been extinguished, four are under control and two remain active.

One of the active fires was recorded in the Municipality of Makedonski Brod, near the village of Belicë and the Kajorec locality, where the flames have engulfed a mixed forest with low-growing vegetation. The other fire is in the Municipality of Çuçer-Sandevë, near the village of Brest and the Ramno locality, where a mixed forest is burning.

According to the Crisis Management Center, fires near the village of Bence in the Municipality of Makedonski Brod, near the village of Taymishte in Kërçovë, at the municipal landfill in Dellçevë, and near the village of Kopanicë in the Municipality of Saraj have been brought under control.

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According to data from the Crisis Management Center, as of 7:30 this morning, 31 fire outbreaks have been recorded in open areas. Of these, three are still spreading and four others have been brought under control by intervention teams.

The active flames are engulfing the area between the villages of Burinec, Lokov, Sellce, and Elevci in the territory of Struga Municipality, as well as near the village of Belica in Makedonski Brod Municipality. Another fire is developing near the village of Brest, located in Čučer-Sandevo Municipality.

Meanwhile, the four fires already under control include the one near the village of Benče in Makedonski Brod, near the village of Tajmište in Kičevo Municipality, and in the area of the village of Gračan in Gjorče Petrov Municipality. Also, in Delčevo, an illegal waste dump has been engulfed by flames, but the situation there is being kept under control.

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The spread of flames across several regions continues to pose a serious threat to the ecosystem, keeping the alert level high.

Data from the Crisis Management Center show that 12 fires have been recorded in open areas. Of these, five are still burning actively, while emergency teams are carrying out field operations to contain and extinguish them. The areas most affected include the Struga region, Makedonski Brod, the Municipality of Čučer-Sandevo, Kriva Palanka, and a settlement in the Municipality of Gostivar.

Stojanche Angelov, a representative of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, stressed that the threat remains extremely high.

According to him, “The risk of fires in open areas is still very high. Yesterday, at least 34 cases were reported. The situation remains critical today as well, although the Hydrometeorological Service has indicated the possibility of rainfall in the western areas, while the risk continues in other parts of the country. At present, we are facing alarming fires in open terrain.”

Forecasts from the Hydrometeorological Service indicate that clouds and intermittent rain will arrive in the coming days, which is expected to significantly ease efforts to bring the fires under control.

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Tetovo’s Internal Affairs Sector said that yesterday, 08.09.2026, at around 9:30 a.m., officers from the Kodra e Diellit Police Unit detained R.S., 55, a resident of the village of Gajre.

According to the report, the incident occurred in the area known as “Mali Zeska,” below the village of Gajre. While clearing dry grass and shrubs from his property, the 55-year-old started a fire, which then spread across a wider area.

The flames were extinguished by the Tetovo Territorial Firefighting Unit and employees of the Forestry Enterprise. According to police, no injuries were reported.

Tetovo’s Internal Affairs Sector said that, after the case has been documented, a criminal complaint will be filed against R.S. for the offense of “causing general danger.”

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The risk of fires in open areas remains extremely high, warns Stojançe Angelov, director of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue. More than 36 fires in open areas were reported yesterday.

Today, he said, a large movement of people and vehicles is expected, and he called on citizens to be extremely careful, because a single spark is enough to cause a disaster.

“At present, there are no alarming fires in the country. The fire in the Ramno–Skopje’s Black Mountain area is still active, and is being extinguished by Skopje firefighters with the support of the directorate’s mobile teams. At present, the fire does not pose a threat to the surrounding villages and facilities.”

“In addition to this fire, the fire in the villages of Selcë and Lokov, on the border between Struga and Dibër, is also active,” Angelov said. He informed that efforts to extinguish the fire had continued throughout the night.

“The fire is now partially under control, but the lush vegetation is making it more difficult to extinguish. This fire also poses no threat to the surrounding villages, buildings or other monasteries. Another fire is active near the village of Belica, Makedonski Brod. Yesterday afternoon, there was a risk that the fire would spread to the pine forest of the Jasen hunting ground, but following the swift response by Jasen employees and three aerial tractors from the State Firefighting Service, the fire was brought partially under control,” Angelov said.

This morning, additional teams from the Directorate for Protection and Rescue and Pinzgauers, Angelov explained, were deployed along the fire line and are preventing it from spreading further. Angelov is optimistic that full control will be established during the day.

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The director of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, Stojançe Angellov, said that yesterday was among the most difficult days of this fire season. More than 40 fire outbreaks were reported, over 30 of which were extinguished, while four remain active.

The fire that had remained active for several days in the border area between Macedonia and Kosovo has been completely neutralized. According to Angelov, there is no longer any burning on either side of the border, so the fire is not expected to cause further pollution in Skopje.

The fire near Miletina reignited overnight, but firefighting teams brought it fully under control in the early morning hours. However, due to high temperatures, the possibility of it reigniting cannot be ruled out.

Meanwhile, the fire in Staro Nagoriçan, which had spread across a large area, was completely extinguished early in the morning. The most problematic fire of the day is located near Ramno, on Skopska Crna Gora. A police helicopter is assisting in the operation, while several teams from “National Forests” and 30 members of the Army have been deployed.

The fire near Belica in Makedonski Brod also remains active. Local firefighters are on the ground in terrain that is difficult to access and, in some parts, completely impassable, Angellov explained.

Angelov warned that the situation could change during the day due to high temperatures and urged citizens to exercise the utmost caution./Telegrafi/

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A large fire has engulfed the forested area near the village of Miletina, in the municipality of Brvenica, creating a risk that the flames could spread toward the settlement.

To deal with the situation, the Directorate for Protection and Rescue has made two “Air Tractor” aircraft available, and they have been dispatched to the area affected by the fire.

Firefighters from Tetovo are on the ground, but their work is being hampered by the difficult terrain, which is dangerous for intervention. The situation is being further aggravated by strong winds.

Stojane Angelov, director of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, said he had ordered two aircraft to take off toward Miletina. According to him, the aerial intervention is intended to create an opportunity for firefighters to enter the forested area and battle the flames.

“We have a large fire near the village of Miletina, which is threatening the settlement,” Angelov said in a video message.

Angelov also spoke about the situation in the Ramno area, on Skopjes Black Mountain, where the fire has been burning for two days. Residents in some parts of Skopje can smell the smoke, while strong winds are making it significantly more difficult to extinguish the fire.

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The Crisis Management Center reported that, as of 7:30 a.m., a total of 30 fires in open areas had been recorded across the country. Of these, 19 have been extinguished, 6 remain active and 5 are under control.

The active fires were recorded in Gjorče Petrov, Makedonski Brod, Čučer-Sandevo, Kičevo and Novo Selo. According to the Crisis Management Center, they mainly involve forest areas and land covered with low vegetation.

Fires under control have also been reported in Struga, Saraj, Kratovo and Delčevo, including fires at landfills. Teams in the field continue to monitor the situation.

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Stojançe Angelov, director of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, announced that only one wildfire is active within the territory of the City of Skopje. The blaze crossed from Kosovo into North Macedonia two days ago, near the village of Graçan in the municipality of Gjorçe Petrov.

According to him, the flames pose no danger to populated areas. The fire has mainly engulfed grass, shrubs and low-growing juniper, vegetation that produces intense flames and even larger amounts of smoke. In some areas, it is spreading close to the ground through mixed woodland.

Angelov explained that on Wednesday, in addition to Skopje firefighters, two Air Tractor aircraft from the State Firefighting Service were deployed in the firefighting operation. Yesterday, Thursday, a police helicopter assisted Kosovo’s firefighting services, intervening from the Kosovo side, where the fire was more intense. It is the same fire, spreading on both sides of the border, while Skopje firefighters operated from Macedonian territory.

During the night, the wind blew toward Skopje, causing smoke from the fire burning in both Kosovo and Macedonia to be felt in several neighborhoods of the capital.

He stressed that this is the same smoke inhaled at close range and in incomparably higher concentrations by those engaged every day in fighting wildfires. Skopje firefighters remained along sections of the fire line throughout the night, but the difficult terrain made nighttime operations extremely difficult or impossible.

Angelov announced that the operation would continue this morning with more firefighters. Two “Air Tractor” aircraft from the State Firefighting Service, one police helicopter and one military helicopter will be deployed from the air./Telegrafi/

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