There are about 40 new fires every day, and Angelov suspects most of them are arson.

“Despite the fact that on the same day the fire started, helicopters were deployed near Brod, Macedonia, the fire got out of control and began to move towards the villages of Tazevo and Brzenica, which the fire bypassed. Unfortunately, 19 days later, the fire is still active and the fire can reach more than 10 kilometers. One of the legs is moving towards the Koziak weekend settlement, which is why Hungarian firefighters were hired and a belt was built around the settlement. From the ground, he is not the most reliable, so there are people waiting on the ground. Unfortunately, one of the arms of this fire monster entered Jason’s hunting ground. “Tomorrow, our most important task will be to protect the facilities of the Koziak weekend settlement and stop the movement towards Jason,” Angelov said tonight.

According to the CMC, there are more than 35 active fires today, most of which have been extinguished. Three more serious fires broke out today. One is near Debar above the village of Kosovrusti, two are near Kičevo, one is above the village of Zahas, and one is near the Kičevo military facility. The fire in the village of Atar in Negorchi, Gevgelija, which was under control yesterday, is burning again today. That is why Angelov called on citizens to be extra careful.

“It is difficult to explain 40 new fires in one day. Most of them were caused by carelessness of citizens, but a large part of them I suspect was framed. This is either a matter of complete individual irresponsibility or it was deliberate. I urge citizens to call 112 if they see anyone active in places where there is a possibility of starting a fire,” Angelov appealed.

Today, together with Hungarian Ambassador to Macedonia Andras Klein, they visited Hungarian firefighters from the fire brigade near the Church of Our Lady in the settlements of Bjelica and Breznitsa.

“In addition to familiarizing themselves with their operations so far in the Breznitsa region, Angelov expressed great gratitude to Hungary, and in particular the Hungarian firefighters, for their individual contribution in fighting the fire,” the Crisis Management Centre said this evening.