Successful firefighting operation in Pirin National Park
The fire that broke out in the area of Sharaliya Peak in Pirin National Park has been completely extinguished. Good coordination between institutions and the help of volunteers were key to containing the blaze.
The successful extinguishing is the result of the professionalism of the teams and the operational use of helicopter equipment in the difficult-to-reach terrain.
Which teams participated in the extinguishing?
- Employees of the Pirin National Park Directorate
- Teams of the Regional Directorate for Fire Safety and Population Protection – Blagoevgrad
- Mountain Rescue Service – Sandanski detachment
- Border Police employees
- Volunteers from the municipalities of Strumyani and Razlog
The report about the fire was received on July 30, after which complex extinguishing operations began. The park management appealed to all visitors to strictly follow fire safety rules in the mountains to prevent future incidents.