Fire in Haskovo District: 100 Decares of Forest Destroyed
A severe fire broke out in the area of the village of Rogozinovo, Harmanli Municipality, in the Haskovo district. The fire covered an area of nearly 100 decares, including a poplar forest and a clearing with timber prepared for transport.
According to initial information, one of the main theories for the cause of the incident is the operation of logging machinery in the area.
Damages and Situation Control
About 60 cubic meters of poplar timber were destroyed in the fire. Thanks to the quick response of the firefighters and volunteers from the village of Rogozinovo, the flames were contained, preventing further spread.
- 5 teams from the Regional Directorate for Fire Safety and Protection of the Population (RDPSPP) - Haskovo are on duty at the site.
- The goal is to prevent any re-ignition of the fire.
- The investigation into the causes is ongoing.
Chief Inspector Plamen Petkov confirmed that all theories are being investigated, and active work is underway to establish the exact circumstances that led to the disaster.