Fire Drama on Trakia Highway: Two Fires Paralyzed Traffic near Sliven

Extraordinary circumstances shook the Trakia highway section near the city of Sliven this afternoon, when fire elements threatened the road section and adjacent agricultural lands.

Initial signals came from civilian observers who reported outbreaks in two different sections. One fire was located in front of a gas station near the village of Vinogradets, in the direction of Burgas, where grasses and bush areas were burning.

The second fire point was registered near the city of Kermen, where a burning car was the primary cause. The flames quickly spread to neighboring stubble fields, creating a serious risk of fire expansion.

Two firefighting teams were immediately sent to the scene, who took immediate actions to extinguish and localize the fire outbreaks. Initial efforts were focused on extinguishing the burning car and preventing further fire spread to agricultural lands.

According to initial information, firefighters managed to control the critical situation by extinguishing the burning car and preventing the spread of flames to surrounding agricultural areas.

At the time of initial reporting, highway traffic was not suspended, but local authorities and road services continued to monitor the situation with heightened attention.

Experts urge citizens to be extremely cautious when passing through the section and to follow all instructions from road services and firefighting teams.

The causes of the two fires are still being clarified by competent authorities, with initial indications pointing to human negligence and non-compliance with fire safety regulations.

This series of incidents once again raises the issue of fire safety on Bulgarian highways and the need for enhanced control over potential risk factors.