A fire was reported in the market area located on Makedonska avenija, also known as the Southern avenue, within the Skopje Municipality, near the former “Rampa” site. The incident involved a structure within the Market Inspectorate building, where various construction activities related to the reconstruction of the street were underway. Emergency services responded to the scene, confirming that the fire was successfully extinguished.
According to officials, the situation was brought under control, with Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski overseeing the response. While the smoke from the burning building was visible across the surrounding area, one firefighter sustained injuries and was transported to a local clinic for treatment. Stojance Angelov, Director of the Directorate for Protection and Salvation, confirmed the scale of the incident, noting that the sound of the fire was audible from the burning structure.
The focus of the emergency efforts was the building housing the Market Inspectorate. The event highlighted the ongoing construction work in the busy market district. Authorities managed the situation, ensuring that the fire was contained to the specified building.
The response efforts involved multiple units addressing the blaze at the market site. Despite the disruption caused by the fire, emergency personnel successfully managed the incident, resulting in only minor injuries among responders.
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