Natural disasters
News about earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural catastrophes and their impact.
Critical situation: Fire threatens Pirin National Park near Ilindetsi
The director of the Pirin National Park, Rosen Banenski, reported controlling the spread of a forest fire that threatens a protected area of approximately 15 decares.
Critical situation: Over 100 people are fighting a fire in the area of Sandanski and Ilindentsi
A large-scale operation to extinguish a forest fire in the Sandanski municipality with the participation of forestry officials, firefighters, and military personnel. The fire centers are being carefully localized and controlled.
Critical fire threatens an electrical substation in Shumen
Emergency situation in the Trakia neighborhood - burning dry grass near an important electricity facility triggers an urgent intervention by fire services.
Large-scale forest fire in Sungurlare: Teams are managing the critical situation
Mayor Dimitar Gavazov led the suppression of a destructive fire that engulfed thousands of acres of forests and vineyards in the Sungurlare municipality, with aviation and ground firefighting forces mobilized.
Large-scale forest fire in Sungurlare: Swedish planes join the fight
A large forest fire is spreading in Sungurlare municipality, threatening several villages. Two Swedish planes have been sent for support, while local authorities declare a state of emergency and evacuate vulnerable residents.
A huge fire threatens Slavyantsi: 40 people evacuated, risk is increasing
A large-scale forest fire is spreading across the region around Sungurlare, threatening local businesses and necessitating urgent evacuation of elderly people in a critical situation.
Fire Crisis in Bulgaria: Fires Become More Frequent, Risks Escalate
Chief Commissioner Aleksandar Djartov reveals the critical fire situation in the country with 3,500 registered fires in July and an increased risk of forest fire expansion.
Fiery Battle: Large-Scale Fires Terrorize Bulgaria - International Aid in Action
Large-scale forest fires are affecting various Bulgarian regions, with national and international firefighting forces mobilized to extinguish them, including Swedish aircraft and Bulgarian military helicopters.
A critical fire threatens a historic fortress near Karnobat
A large-scale forest fire with a front of 5 km is dangerously spreading near the archaeological site "Markeli", with local authorities mobilizing firefighters from three municipalities.
Thunderstorms threaten mountainous regions in Western Bulgaria today
The Mountain Rescue Service warns of unstable weather with rainfall and thunderstorms in mountain ranges, with the western regions of the country being the most affected.
Critical Situation in Fires: Expert Analysis of Rescue Operations in Bulgaria
Chief Commissioner Alexander Djartov reveals details about the containment of forest fires, ensuring the safety of the population and mobilizing rescue teams.
International Solidarity: European Teams Join in Extinguishing Bulgarian Forest Fires
Six European countries are sending specialized firefighting teams and air equipment to help Bulgaria through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
A large-scale fire threatens the land of Ilindentsi - over 200 rescuers are fighting the fire element
A forest fire is covering between 10,000 and 13,000 decares of land near Blagoevgrad, with rescue teams working intensively to localize it with aerial and ground support.
Fire Disaster in Trynsko: Large-Scale Rescue Operation Against Spreading Wildfire
Hundreds of volunteers and rescue teams are fighting a devastating forest fire in the Trun area, threatening three villages and centuries-old natural landmarks.
Fire Element in Ilindenzi: Critical Situation with Fire under Extreme Meteorological Conditions
A large fire threatens the region around the village of Ilindentsi, as teams have been withdrawn due to hurricane-force winds. Air support from Sweden is expected.