101 fires in 24 hours: DGPSC reports on large-scale rescue operations

21.06.2026 | Accidents

More than 140 incident reports were handled by firefighters in Bulgaria over the last 24 hours. See the summary of the damages and the rescue teams' efforts.

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The balance sheet of the DGFSP: 101 fires extinguished in 24 hours

Over the past 24 hours, the teams of the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Population Protection (DGFSP) have carried out intensive work, extinguishing a total of 101 fires and responding to 146 calls for help. Fortunately, there were no casualties in the incidents.

Statistics show that 30 of the fires resulted in direct material damage.

Distribution of incidents:

The remaining 71 cases passed without causing material damage. In addition to the fires, firefighters carried out 34 rescue activities and support operations. These included 7 interventions at road accidents, one at an industrial accident, and 26 other cases of providing assistance.

The directorate also reported 11 false calls, which unnecessarily burdened the work of the on-duty teams.