Fires engulf Macedonia's mountains

The worst situation is presented in Veles, where firefighters are fighting two active fires.

In Dracheva the fire has also included the railway, and in Licavica, Jelina, where energy has remained because of burning the country's electric poles. From the Directorate for Protection and Salvation say they have the situation under control and that they expect to locate and extinguish all fires. They also appeal to the Communists to give their best in extinguishing fires before they seek help with the Directorate for Protection and Salvation, broadcast Alsat M.

Under the suspicion that it caused fire, last night the B.S incial person from the Debarca municipality has been deprived of freedom, while two other people from Ohrid have filed criminal charges. MPB spokesman Tony Angelovski says blue uniforms continue to investigate and sanction people who cause fires and endanger the lives of residents.

We have so far established eight criminal charges against eight persons for committing eight criminal acts, “Cause of total risk”.

Of these criminal charges, two were held last night in Ohrid. We continue further with the sanction of all those who cause general danger. I want to appeal to citizens to act according to laws and to take special care, especially now in preparing agricultural spaces with the lighting of straw, as that fire can easily get out of control and trigger wild fires Tony Angelovski, MPB spokeswoman”.

This year's first three months are marked by over 100 registered fires, while MPB has so far established only eight criminal charges. From the Directorate for Protection and Salvation stress that planes are available and that they are intervene with all capabilities to extinguish active fires. According to them, the strong wind contributes to the rapid distribution of fire, which makes their work difficult.