
A fire in a forest area in São José de Mipibu, in Greater Natal, generated smoke that reduced visibility on the BR-101, causing accidents and congestion, leading to the closure of both directions of the highway by the PRF on Monday morning (28).
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Fires in forest areas are common during dry periods and can be caused by natural or human factors, affecting visibility on nearby highways.
Smoke from a fire that hit a forested area late this Monday morning (28) in São José de Mipibu, in Greater Natal, covered part of BR-101, making visibility difficult for drivers and causing accidents and congestion on the stretch. Both directions of the track were closed by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).
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