Planes from other countries to fight fires in North Macedonia

(ANSA) - UDINE, 16 LUG - Fires are raging in North Macedonia, with numerous wildfires affecting forested areas across the country. The fires are fueled by dry conditions, strong winds, and temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius due to a heatwave affecting the Balkan region.
    Upon request for assistance from the authorities in Skopje, firefighting equipment and rescue teams have been arriving to aid in firefighting operations, particularly in the central and southwestern parts of the country. Planes and helicopters from Turkey, Serbia, and Croatia have been dispatched, and additional firefighting aircraft are expected to arrive from Slovenia and Montenegro in the coming hours. In response, the Macedonian government declared a 30-day emergency last week. It's important to note that fires have also been reported in Greece and Bulgaria due to those countries' extreme heat and high temperatures. (ANSA).