A fire broke out recently in the “Gazi Babë” forest park, an area situated between the Hekurudha and Autokomandë neighborhoods. Residents of the Hekurudha community first reported the incident late at night after noticing and subsequently sharing photographs documenting dense smoke emanating from the forest park. In response to the developing situation, firefighting teams from the Skopje City Civil Defense were immediately dispatched to the location to manage the blaze.
Efforts were concentrated on containing the fire within the boundaries of the park. As of the latest reports, authorities have not released any definitive information regarding the origin or cause of the fire. The incident has prompted concern among local residents, highlighting the vulnerability of urban green spaces.
The smoke observed indicated that the fire was significant enough to require a substantial emergency response. Authorities are currently assessing the damage sustained by the forest ecosystem. Officials are urging the public to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity near the park area to prevent further incidents.
The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, and updates are expected from local civil defense sources.
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