Fire at ammunition depot near Belitsa contained: Air is clean

The fire near Stanchov han is under control

The crisis headquarters in Tryavna Municipality confirmed that the forest fire in the land of Stanchov han is fully under control. At the moment, there is no danger to the local population, and measurements from the mobile air quality monitoring station in Plachkovtsi show no deviations from the standards.

"The situation at the moment is calm and under observation," the municipal administration announced after the headquarters meeting.

Enhanced security near "EMCO"

The area around the ammunition warehouse of the "EMCO" company remains under 24-hour guard by teams from the police, gendarmerie, fire department, and Land Forces. The situation is being monitored in real time via drone, and three teams have been mobilized to search for any smoldering hotspots.

Upcoming actions by the authorities:

• Patrolling the affected perimeter with the assistance of military personnel.
• On-site inspection by experts and bomb disposal specialists from the CSTU (Counter-Terrorism Specialized Detachment).
• Coordinated actions between institutions to prevent the risk of the fire spreading again.

Important instructions for volunteers

The fire department reminds citizens to follow only the instructions of the competent authorities. Spontaneous actions in crisis situations can be dangerous to life and health. Regular training for volunteers is conducted periodically by the Ministry of Interior structures.

Background of the incident

The fire at the "EMCO" warehouse broke out on August 10. According to initial data from the company, the ignition started inside the building, ruling out human error. Among the main versions for the incident remains the self-ignition of a gunpowder charge, while external interference is not being considered at this stage.