News about earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural catastrophes and their impact.
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Seven people have been evacuated in the Strumyani municipality following rising rivers. The search continues for a 58-year-old man swept away by the Stara Reka river in Peshtera.
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The tremor was recorded at 04:56 near Brașov. According to NIGGG-BAS data, the epicenter is about 190 km from Ruse and 400 km from Sofia.
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An intense storm hit Sofia, triggering dozens of reports of fallen trees, flooding, and damaged traffic lights. Emergency teams are clearing the…
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The Mayor of Haskovo Municipality declared a three-day partial state of emergency. Fire destroyed 10,000 decares of land across five settlements.
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Another fire has broken out in the dry grass on Youth Hill in Plovdiv. High temperatures and the lack of a water supply network make fighting the…
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Firefighters, forestry workers, and volunteers have brought the fire near the village of Skrebatno under control. Nature also helped in dealing with…
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A large fire has broken out near the villages of Dinevo and Koren. 11 teams of firefighters and volunteers are battling the blaze amidst 40-degree…
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The fire that covered 700 decares near Simeonovgrad has been contained. Firefighting crews were on duty all night, and the danger in the region…
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A crew from the 24th Air Base in Krumovo, operating a Cougar helicopter, has joined the efforts to extinguish a large forest fire near the villages…
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Chief Commissioner Alexander Dzhartov reports a 30% drop in fires compared to last year. Learn more about prevention, the use of AI, and the new…
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Two firefighting teams are extinguishing a fire involving dry grass and bushes in the "Lozenets" district of Stara Zagora. The municipality is…
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The fire in the High Fens nature reserve stopped advancing toward the German border thanks to rain. The blaze destroyed 3,000 hectares, forcing…
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Water levels in Austria have reached a historic low. The energy company "Verbund" warns that the drought threatens electricity production and…
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A fire has broken out at the 69th kilometer of the "Trakia" motorway. The road is closed in both directions. Fire crews, volunteers, and a helicopter…
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Traffic on the Trakia Motorway at the 69th kilometer has been suspended due to a fire in dry grass and vineyards. The exit to Septemvri near Tserovo…
