Fire brigade activity over the past 24 hours
A total of 29 fires were extinguished over the past 24 hours, according to data from the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection (GDFSCP). Unfortunately, one citizen was reported injured in the incidents.
Negligence when handling cooking appliances remains one of the main causes of residential fires resulting in material damage.
Incident details
- Injuries: An 86-year-old woman suffered smoke inhalation during a house fire in the village of Chernogorovo, Pazardzhik municipality. The cause was negligence in the use of a stove.
- Statistics: Fire crews responded to 115 emergency calls.
- Material damage: 13 fires with direct damage occurred, including 6 in residential buildings and 4 in vehicles.
Rescue activities and assistance operations
In addition to extinguishing fires, the GDFSCP teams carried out 84 rescue activities, 19 of which were in disaster situations and 4 during road accidents.
We remind citizens to be especially careful when using electrical and gas appliances in order to avoid dangerous situations and risks to health.