Today (28 June 2026), police officers from the Prevention Unit of the Skopje Police Department carried out preventive activities aimed at preventing wildfires in the Matka Canyon tourist area and the village of Gorna Matka.
During conversations with citizens, the police officers emphasized the importance of exercising maximum responsibility and care in protecting forest resources. They also informed citizens that causing fires constitutes a criminal offence and is punishable under the law.
Citizens were further advised to immediately report any fire they notice by calling the emergency number 112.
Printed educational materials, prepared in cooperation with the Public Enterprise "National Forests", were also distributed to citizens.