The green crown of the city of Puka was seriously endangered this Tuesday morning, after a fire engulfed part of the forested area near the city.
Preliminary suspicions are that the fire may have been intentionally caused, and an investigation has been launched by the authorities into the incident.
The flames appeared in the Laçaj neighborhood area, threatening the green space, which for the residents of Puka constitutes one of the city's most precious natural assets.
Due to the terrain and dense vegetation, the spread of the fire could have had greater consequences if timely intervention had not been made.
Thanks to the rapid response of the Puka fire department and the help of the neighborhood residents, the fire was brought under control before it reached large proportions. The timely intervention made it possible to avoid the spread of flames to more areas of the green crown.
The area around the city of Puka is characterized by significant areas covered with pine trees and dense vegetation. For years, this space has been preserved thanks to the care and awareness of residents, who have reacted on various occasions to prevent the spread of fires.
According to preliminary data, this is one of the first cases in many years that a fire seriously threatens the green space surrounding the city of Puka, raising concerns about the safety of this natural area.
Meanwhile, the Police have set up an investigative group to clarify the circumstances of the incident and to determine whether the fire was intentionally caused.