Dramatic footage reveals a large-scale fire disaster in the Sungurlare municipality, which forced local authorities to take immediate action to protect the population. Mayor Dimitar Gavazov convened a crisis staff after the fire engulfed extensive forest and agricultural territories.
According to official information from the municipal press center, forty people were evacuated and accommodated in a specialized home for elderly people in the village of Slavyantsi. The fire front is spreading between industrial sites, creating a serious threat to local production facilities.
The fire, which initially started from the village of Balabanchevo, passed through several settlements - Beronovo, Sungurlare, and Skala, before reaching the critical zone around Slavyantsi. Experts define the situation as extremely dynamic, with a high risk to industrial sites.
Nine fire teams are working on the ground, assisted by volunteers. Aerial equipment - a helicopter - is expected to be soon involved to help control the disaster. According to available information, the Chateau Zelanos winery is practically lost, while the Vinex Slavyantsi factory is still under threat.
Local authorities continue to monitor the fire's development, with wind direction and fire front spread remaining the main factors.