Fire Department Assessment: 51 Extinguished Fires

Over the past 24 hours, teams from the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection (GDFSCP) have responded to a total of 119 incident reports. As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, information indicates that 51 fires have been successfully extinguished.

Fire crews have carried out 66 rescue activities and auxiliary operations, with two false alarms also recorded.

Incident Statistics

  • With direct material damage: 23 fires (8 in residential buildings and 7 in vehicles).
  • Without material damage: 28 fires (mostly dry grass and cooking appliances).

Serious Incidents in Varna and Sunny Beach

A major fire broke out in a building materials warehouse in the town of Valchi Dol, Varna region. A 61-year-old man suffered minor burns while attempting to extinguish the fire, which was caused by a short circuit. A woman and three children were evacuated from an adjacent house.

A tragic incident was also recorded at the "Sunny Beach" resort. During a fire at the Zenith Hotel, one person died, and 121 people were successfully evacuated from the building.