Emergency Evacuation: Man with Burns Transported by Helicopter

23.10.2025 | Burgas

A man with 30% burns was urgently evacuated by medical helicopter from Burgas to Varna for treatment. The incident occurred after a fire in a residential building in the "Slaveykov" complex, according to UMBAL-Burgas.

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Emergency evacuation by helicopter of a fire victim

A man with approximately 30% burns to his body was urgently transported by medical helicopter from the University Multi-profile Hospital for Active Treatment (UMBAL) Burgas to a hospital in Varna. The purpose of the transportation is treatment in a specialized burn unit, announced the press center of UMBAL-Burgas.

According to information from the press center, the call for medical assistance was received this morning. The teams from the hospital in Burgas reacted immediately, providing initial aid to the victim. The rapid response underscores the importance of timely medical intervention in cases of serious injuries.

According to initial information, the incident occurred during a fire in a private home in the Burgas complex "Slaveykov". The fire caused significant damage, and the victim was admitted to the emergency department of UMBAL-Burgas in serious condition. The situation at the scene was tense, with firefighters struggling to control the flames.

Currently, the authorities are still investigating the causes that led to the fire. There is no information about the circumstances that caused the disaster. The investigation is underway, and it is expected that all details surrounding the incident will be clarified.