143 fires extinguished in 24 hours: What is the situation in the country?

31.07.2026 | Bulgaria

The General Directorate for Fire Safety reported 143 extinguished fires and 183 emergency calls over the past 24 hours. There were no casualties reported from the incidents.

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The report of "Fire Safety and Civil Protection"

Over the past 24 hours, fire service teams across the country have responded to a total of 183 incident reports. As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, data indicates that 143 fires have been successfully extinguished, and fortunately, there are no reports of injured citizens.

Statistics show that the vast majority of fires occurred in dry grass, waste, and forest litter, which serves as a reminder of the need for increased caution.

Distribution of incidents:

Rescue activities and assistance operations

In addition to extinguishing fires, the units carried out 33 rescue operations, including:

There were also 7 reports that turned out to be false alarms.