Fire near Nikushtak: Angelov gives an update
Aircraft of the Directorate for Protection and Rescue and Kumanovo firefighters are fighting the blaze near Nikushtak; separate fires burn in Mariovsko, toward Kitka and above Dobri dol.
Aircraft from the Directorate for Protection and Rescue intervened on the wildfire near the village of Nikushtak in Lipkovo municipality, authorities reported in an evening update on 20 August 2026 at 21:45. Minister Angelov provided an on-the-record update about the situation as crews continued operations.
On the ground, firefighters from the Territorial Fire Unit Kumanovo have been deployed to Nikushtak and are participating in suppression efforts alongside aerial resources.
Multiple active fronts across the country
Separately, a fire in the Mariovsko area remained active and is proving difficult to control, according to the update.
Responders also reported a problematic fire line moving toward the summit of Kitka mountain on territory of Studenichani municipality, and another blaze burning above the village of Dobri dol in the Municipality of Makedonski Brod.
Authorities continue combined air and ground operations at the affected sites. Further developments and official instructions were to be provided by the Directorate and municipal services as crews work to contain the blazes.
Photo: press material from the event
