Police officers from the Bitola Police Department arrested two individuals who were caught setting fires in open areas in Bitola and Prilep.
On August 14, 2026, at 9:15 PM, police officers from the Bitola Police Department, on Yorgo Kostovski Street, at a location known as "Tepsija" in Bitola, detained E.K. (39) from Bitola, as he was caught starting a fire in an open area. Earlier, on August 13, 2026, at 11:10 PM, police officers from the Prilep Police Station, at a location known as "Padarica" in Prilep, detained I.Č. from Prilep, as he was caught starting a fire in an open area, and a lighter was found in his possession.
After complete documentation, an appropriate report will be submitted against the individuals.