By EuronewsFirefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests by North Macedonia. ADVERTISEMENTAt least 20 wildfires have continued to burn in parts of North Macedonia’s mountainous south, even after 10 days of a state of emergency. Firefighting crews from neighbouring Serbia, as well as Croatia and Slovenia, have joined to put out the blazes in an EU-coordinated effort after requests for help by the government of North Macedonia. Health officials reported a rise in calls to emergency responders due to heat-related health problems. The extreme heat that has afflicted many southern and eastern countries this month is partly driven by a wave of hot air from North Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 20, 2024 14:37 UTC