North Macedonia continues to face
a wildfire emergency, with an exceptional heatwave and
temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
Yesterday, authorities declared a 30-day state of emergency,
and local media reported that about fifteen fires had been
extinguished recently.
However, at least ten wildfires remain active in various
parts of the Balkan country, with firefighting teams and
rescuers deploying firefighting planes and helicopters to combat
them. So far, the flames do not threaten inhabited areas.
Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has urgently requested
assistance from neighboring countries, including Serbia,
Slovenia, Turkey, and Montenegro. This international aid is
crucial as the heatwave continues to ravage the entire Balkan
region. The situation has persisted for about ten days and is
expected to endure for at least another week.
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