Natural disasters
News about earthquakes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural catastrophes and their impact.
Critical fire situation near Ilindetsi: Rescue teams on full alert
A large-scale forest fire threatens the Kresna area, with regional authorities taking immediate measures to limit its spread and protect the population.
Critical Situation with Fires in Bulgaria: European Aid Arriving in the Shortest Possible Time
Four helicopters and two planes from neighboring countries are coming to help control forest fires in critical areas of the country, while rescue teams work in extremely high temperatures.
BG-ALERT with emergency warnings in Burgas due to dangerous temperatures
The Regional Administration - Burgas activates the early warning system twice daily to prevent fire risks during the summer period with extreme heat.
Extraordinary! Burgas Introduces Emergency Fire Warning System
The Burgas Regional Administration launched a large-scale preventive early warning campaign against fires during extreme temperatures, activating a special information system.
Fire Element in Bulgaria: 200 Fires in 24 Hours - Critical Situation and Large-Scale Rescue Operation
Chief Commissioner Alexander Zhartov reveals the dramatic picture of the fire situation in the country, reporting over 200 extinguished hotspots and warning of continuing risks from high temperatures and strong winds.
Deadly Floods in South Korea: 17 Fatalities and Massive Destruction
Heavy rains caused extensive flooding and landslides in South Korea, leading to tragic human losses and the forced evacuation of over 13,000 people from the affected areas.
A powerful earthquake near Kamchatka triggered a tsunami warning
The Pacific Warning Center raised an alarm about a potential danger after two consecutive earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.7 and 7.4 east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky in the Russian Far East.
Fiery Night: Over 370 Fires Engulfed Bulgaria
On July 9, 2025, the country experienced one of the most intense days in terms of fire situation, with 377 incidents registered that engaged numerous rescue teams across the entire territory.
A fire element threatens a village near Pomorie under critical meteorological conditions
An extreme fire threatens the area of Bata village, with the fire spreading at an exceptional speed due to unfavorable climatic factors, which prompted an immediate intervention of rescue services.
Nesebar launches a large-scale campaign against forest fires
The Municipality of Nesebar and the local fire service are taking large-scale preventive actions to protect forest territories and agricultural areas from fires through information campaigns and explanatory materials.