Skopje, 16 July 2024 (MIA) - Bitola municipality said Tuesday the fire over the city has been put under control following comprehensive and continued efforts by firefighters, employees in public enterprises and the Crisis Management Center (CMC).

Five firefighting aircraft were also used in the extinguishing efforts, three coming from the Protection and Rescue Directorate and two from Turkey.

Bitola firefighters are still present at the site in order to entirely put out the fire.

The municipality has thanked the firefighters for their commitment and sacrifice, companies that provided food and water for the teams who spent the night fighting the wildfire, and media for their accurate and timely reporting.

Photo: Municipality of Bitola