Authorities Trying to Put out Forest Fires

Authorities have continued their efforts to deal with the forest fires. The situation is most critical on Serta Mountain.

The fire stretches on three municipalities, Negotino, Stip, and Konce. Fire-fighters, volunteers, Army and Interior Ministry members, Protection and Rescue Directorate employees are among those part of the efforts. Three helicopters and two planes were involved in the activities as well.

As a result of a fire, the Negotitino-Stip road was closed for traffic. The situation is also very problematic in Novo Selo, on Ograzden Mountain. A big fire broke out on Monday in Bitola as well, in which, according to media reports, a fire-fighter was injured.

PM Hristijan Mickoski said on Monday the situation would be put under complete control on Tuesday and Wednesday.