Fire at Waste Management Base in Burgas

A large fire engulfed the base of a waste collection company in Burgas today, shortly after 13:30.

The incident was reported to the fire department, confirmed the press center of the Burgas Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior.

The fire has engulfed a significant portion of the company"s stored tires and plastic containers, whose base is located in close proximity to "Zahari Stoyanov" boulevard.

The area is surrounded by thick smoke, visible from a considerable distance.

According to the information we have, three fire engines with a team of eight firefighters, as well as the chemical bus of the Regional Directorate "Fire Safety and Population Protection_q_ in Burgas, have responded to the scene.

Extinguishing actions are underway and they are currently fighting the spread of the flames.

The scale of the fire is still being determined, but it is evident that a significant concentration of resources is needed to bring it under control.

Information on any potential damage and the causes of the fire is expected to become available after the extinguishing work and the subsequent investigation are completed.

The situation is serious and requires significant effort from the firefighters.

We hope they will be able to bring the situation under control quickly and effectively, without casualties and more serious consequences for the surroundings.