The flames that engulfed the slopes of Mount Ograzhden have now been brought under control, the CMC said.

“Since yesterday, teams from the local fire brigade in Strumica have remained on the ground, assisted by volunteers from the ‘Ris’ company and two Air Tractor aircraft from the Directorate for Protection and Rescue, to tackle the fire,” the Centre said.

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According to the CMC, a larger number of cameras are already active, while the network is being expanded toward around 50 cameras. This is expected to significantly increase coverage of high-risk forest areas across the country.

CMC Director Muhamed Ali announced that the main objective of this project is to detect fires as early as possible, so that the responsible services can respond more quickly and coordination on the ground during interventions can be more efficient.

“The cameras have 360-degree rotation, continuously monitor the area, and automatically turn and stop at the exact location as soon as smoke or flames are detected. An automatic notification by email and message is sent to the CMC Operations Center team on duty immediately after smoke or fire is detected,” the CMC explained.

Aliu said that building an early fire detection system has been among his top priorities since taking office.

“From the first day after I was appointed director of the Crisis Management Center, my goal was clear: creating an early fire detection system. Today, I am pleased to announce that in cooperation with a local company, we have installed smart cameras in several critical areas in the country,” Aliu said.

He underlined that this technology provides greater protection for forests, property, and the safety of citizens, adding that protecting the environment and people must be a priority.

The Crisis Management Center assesses that this pilot project marks the beginning of a new chapter in the national fire protection system. According to the institution, the use of modern early detection technologies is essential for fast and efficient action.

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