The risk of new wildfires remains high across North Macedonia, with authorities warning that conditions are still serious. Director of the Protection and Rescue Directorate Stojanche Angelov said about 26 fires were recorded the day before yesterday. A fire near the villages of Urvich and Jelovjane in Bogovinje Municipality approached homes but was stopped with help from Tetovo firefighters and residents.
Fires were also reported near Lokov and Burinec in Struga Municipality and near Selce by Lake Mantovo, where low vegetation burned. A police helicopter assisted firefighting efforts near Mantovo.
Meanwhile, a major wildfire in Pelister National Park was brought under control after 72 hours of continuous operations. Angelov urged residents to remain cautious.