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Director Angelov: Wildfire situation in North Macedonia is alarming, forces are exhausted

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

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  • North Macedonia recorded more than 20 open-area fires, most of which remained active, the country’s protection and rescue director said.
  • Stojanče Angelov described the situation as alarming and said firefighters, rescue teams, forestry teams and aviation personnel were exhausted.
  • Crews continued working to contain the fires, according to Angelov.

North Macedonia is facing an alarming wildfire situation, with more than 20 open-area fires recorded and most still active, according to Stojanče Angelov, director of the country’s Directorate for Protection and Rescue.

In a video statement from the field, published on YouTube in the afternoon, Angelov said firefighters had their hands full as crews worked across the affected areas.

“Put simply, we have too many fires. Our forces are exhausted, they are working tirelessly and giving everything they have,” Angelov said.

He praised the firefighters, Directorate for Protection and Rescue teams, National Forests teams, pilots and aviation personnel involved in the firefighting effort. “Everyone involved in the firefighting activities is giving their all,” he said.

Put simply, we have too many fires. Our forces are exhausted, they are working tirelessly and giving everything they have. The firefighters, the Directorate for Protection and Rescue teams, the National Forests teams, the pilots and the aviation personnel are all giving their all.

· Stojanče AngelovNorth Macedonia’s director of protection and rescue described the scale of the wildfire response in a video statement from the field.
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