Skopje, 16 July 2024 (MIA) - Bitola municipality said Tuesday afternoon that the fire over the city has re-ignited. Firefighting crews are on the ground working together to bring the situation under control. Air support is also requested to fight the fire.

"In parallel, coordination is carried out with the municipal crisis HQ to engage all available forces and resources according to the needs. Air support in extinguishing the fire was again announced in communication between Mayor Toni Konjanovski with the Crisis Management Center (CMC) and the Protection and Rescue Directorate," reads the press release. 

The Bitola wildfire was put under control earlier on Tuesday. Five firefighting aircraft were used in the extinguishing efforts, three coming from the Protection and Rescue Directorate and two from Turkey.

Photo: Bitola municipality