Busy 24 hours for firefighters: 191 alerts and dozens of rescue operations

03.07.2026 | Bulgaria

Over the past 24 hours, fire departments responded to 191 alerts. 68 fires were extinguished, 117 rescue operations were carried out, and one person was injured in an incident.

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Fire Service Activity: 191 calls in 24 hours

The General Directorate "Fire Safety and Civil Protection" (GDFSCP) reported a busy 24-hour period. The teams responded to a total of 191 incident reports across the country.

A total of 68 fires were completely extinguished by firefighters over the last 24 hours.

Statistics of fires with material damage

Fires without direct material damage

The majority of the calls were for fires in dry grass, forest litter, and waste:

Rescue activities and assistance

In addition to fighting fires, the teams carried out 117 rescue activities and assistance operations. These include:

Unfortunately, one person was injured during the incidents. Six false calls to the fire services were also registered.