The incident occurred around 4:00 a.m. in a community allotment area, with no residential buildings nearby.
According to the Polish state news agency PAP, the fire destroyed a wooden vacant structure but did not cause any injuries.
Police have opened an investigation, with technical officers collecting evidence to determine the cause.
While sabotage cannot be entirely ruled out, authorities consider it unlikely, a police spokesperson told PAP.
Emergency teams respond to Kraków gas leak
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The Kraków City Fire Brigade reported that at the peak of the operation, nearly 50 firefighters and 12 fire engines were on site.
Crews secured the area, set up water curtains, and monitored gas levels at the edges of the hazard zone.
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By mid-morning, gas supplies to the affected section had been cut off, and the flames were dying out. Firefighters continue to monitor the site and support gas company crews in controlling the situation.
The Polish Gas Company said emergency measures ensured continued supply for approximately 6,500 local consumers.
“There is no immediate threat to health or life in the vicinity,” a company spokesperson told PAP.
Authorities, including the regional fire service command, municipal police, and city officials, coordinated on-site operations to secure the area and investigate the incident.
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