The army joins the fight against the wildfire near Kotel
A total of 21 service members from the 13th Brigade Command of the Land Forces are continuing efforts to contain the fire in the area between the villages of Gradets and Medven. The operation is being conducted in close cooperation with firefighting teams, the forestry department, and volunteers.
The unit has been on the ground since the early hours of the day under the command of Captain Stiliyan Slavchev.
Air support for firefighters
An "AS 532 AL Cougar" helicopter was dispatched from the 24th Krumovo Air Base to conduct aerial firefighting. The effectiveness of the operation was proven on Thursday when:
- A total of 28 water drops were performed.
- Two "Cougar" helicopters operated until 9:00 PM.
- The fire is being contained in stages through combined efforts on the ground and from the air.
The situation remains under observation, with the goal of completely extinguishing the hotspots in the difficult-to-reach areas of the Kotel municipality.