Accidents

News about traffic accidents, fires, emergencies, disasters, and other critical situations.

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Controlled fire near Sofia: Swift actions by emergency services in the Bankya area
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Controlled fire near Sofia: Swift actions by emergency services in the Bankya area

Four fire department and municipal emergency teams extinguished a fire that broke out in the area around the "St. Petka" monastery without threatening any populated areas.

10.08.2025 Борислав Станев
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Mountain rescuers with two successful missions in Pirin and Stara Planina
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Mountain rescuers with two successful missions in Pirin and Stara Planina

Mountain Rescue Service teams of the Bulgarian Red Cross helped two female tourists with injuries in different mountain areas

10.08.2025
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Dramatic Statistics: 172 Fires in 24 Hours, One Injured in Troyan
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Dramatic Statistics: 172 Fires in 24 Hours, One Injured in Troyan

Experts from the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection reveal details about large-scale firefighting interventions with multiple incidents in various sites across the country.

10.08.2025
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28 injured and one dead in road incidents over 24 hours
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28 injured and one dead in road incidents over 24 hours

Official data from the Ministry of Interior reveal the alarming picture of road safety in Bulgaria with a high number of traffic accidents and human losses.

10.08.2025
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Military helicopters and an international team in a critical mission to extinguish fires in the Burgas region
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Military helicopters and an international team in a critical mission to extinguish fires in the Burgas region

Bulgarian and American helicopters are supporting efforts to control spreading forest fires in the region, with coordination between institutions being crucial to the success of the operation.

10.08.2025
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Tragedy at Arkutino Beach: 18-year-old youth dies in dangerous sea conditions
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Tragedy at Arkutino Beach: 18-year-old youth dies in dangerous sea conditions

An incident near Sliven claimed the life of a young man who was swept away by a strong sea current while swimming outside the guarded beach zone.

09.08.2025
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Fiery Disaster in Burgas Region: Helicopters Join the Fight Against Massive Fire
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Fiery Disaster in Burgas Region: Helicopters Join the Fight Against Massive Fire

A massive fire is engulfing several settlements in the Sungurlare municipality, Burgas region. A state of emergency has been declared, with firefighting teams, volunteers, and military helicopters participating in extinguishing efforts. There is danger to industrial facilities, and dozens of people have been evacuated.

09.08.2025
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Emergency situation: 1,817 calls to 112 during large-scale fires in Bulgaria
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Emergency situation: 1,817 calls to 112 during large-scale fires in Bulgaria

The emergency call system 112 recorded exceptional traffic during forest fires in the Shumen, Haskovo, and Burgas regions, with 750 signals of emerging fire outbreaks.

09.08.2025
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Firefighters report: 130 extinguished fires and 177 alerts in 24 hours
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Firefighters report: 130 extinguished fires and 177 alerts in 24 hours

The National Fire Service presents detailed statistics on activities performed, including extinguished fires, rescue operations, and damages from incidents.

09.08.2025
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Severe accident on "Trakia": Two children injured in collision
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Severe accident on "Trakia": Two children injured in collision

A serious road incident on "Trakia" highway led to the emergency hospitalization of two children and one woman. The cause of the accident was an improper overtaking maneuver, which raises questions about traffic safety on Bulgarian roads.

08.08.2025
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Gendarmerie Reveals 343 Road Violations in a Week: Alcohol, Lack of License and Insurance
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Gendarmerie Reveals 343 Road Violations in a Week: Alcohol, Lack of License and Insurance

A large-scale police operation reveals serious problems on Bulgarian roads with multiple violations related to driving without necessary documents and after alcohol consumption.

08.08.2025
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Tragic Search: 18-year-old Youth Disappeared During Dangerous Waves Near Arkutino
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Tragic Search: 18-year-old Youth Disappeared During Dangerous Waves Near Arkutino

Diving teams from Burgas are searching for a missing young man after an incident on an unguarded beach, where he entered the water with his girlfriend during rough waves.

08.08.2025
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Large-scale fire extinguishing operation: 110 fire centers extinguished in 24 hours
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Large-scale fire extinguishing operation: 110 fire centers extinguished in 24 hours

The national fire teams dealt with 142 alerts, preventing serious incidents and material damage across the country.

08.08.2025
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New forest fire threatens Haskovo region, authorities respond quickly
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New forest fire threatens Haskovo region, authorities respond quickly

A new forest fire broke out between the villages of Elena and Momino in the Haskovo region, threatening forest areas. Local authorities and fire services are responding quickly with eight teams and heavy equipment, while the region is also battling another large-scale fire in the Sakar mountains.

07.08.2025
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Double tragedy at the beach: Two elderly men drowned in Sunny Beach
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Double tragedy at the beach: Two elderly men drowned in Sunny Beach

Dramatic incidents shake the resort of Sunny Beach - two fatal cases at sea in one day, which trigger an investigation by local authorities.

07.08.2025
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