Stojanče Angelov, the Director of the Department for Protection and Salvation, provided an update regarding the fires that broke out yesterday at the Isar river in Shtip during a daily press conference. According to Angelov, preliminary investigations have identified the initial causes of the incidents. Angelov stated that the fires were attributed to either yard cleaning activities or the process of laying labyrinth wires situated between two banks along the river.
He confirmed that emergency services were actively engaged in extinguishing both the active blazes and managing the situation surrounding the Isar itself. During his briefing, Angelov also noted that investigators are pursuing a suspicion suggesting that the Isar river environment itself may have contributed to the outbreak of the fires. The information provided by Angelov regarding the scope and cause of the fires was received on July 4, 2026, at 15:11.
The statements from Angelov aim to clarify the sequence of events following the fires yesterday. While initial indicators point to human activity—specifically maintenance or utility work—the ongoing investigation continues to assess all potential contributing factors. Authorities are managing the situation to ensure that all aspects of the incident, including the safety of the river area, are fully addressed.
The department emphasized the coordinated efforts underway to control the situation following the fires.
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