The fire line that threatened the territory of the Opshtina Gradsko has been successfully contained and extinguished. This successful operation is credited to the combined efforts of firefighters from Veles, Kavadarci, and Negotin. The confirmation was provided by Stojance Angelov, Director of the Directorate for Fire and Salvation, on August 26, 2026, at 6:49 am.
Authorities confirmed that the intense fire, which impacted the area near the villages of Dolno and Gornje Chichevo, is now under control. Significant efforts were required to manage the blaze, which posed a threat to residential structures, agricultural yields, and local flora. The response team worked diligently to ensure that the spread of the fire was halted, leading to the successful extinguishing of damage to multiple properties.
The scope of the controlled area included residential houses, various crops, fruit trees, and grapevines. The swift and coordinated action demonstrated by the emergency personnel was deemed a great achievement in disaster management. The resources deployed were instrumental in mitigating what could have been a catastrophic event for the community.
Officials emphasized that the current status confirms the fire threat has been fully extinguished, allowing local residents and emergency services to stabilize the affected region. The overall success is attributed to the professionalism and dedication shown by all participating units in managing the large-scale fire incident.
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