111 Fires Were Extinguished by Firefighters in Pazardzhik Region Since the Beginning of August

Since the start of August, a total of 111 fires have been extinguished in Pazardzhik region, said at a briefing officials from the Regional Directorates of Forests. Some of the outbreaks were caused by human activity, and offenders have been issued administrative penalties.

The areas most affected by fires this year are in the municipalities of Septemvri and Lesichovo. Throughout the fire season, firefighters work in joint teams with the Regional Directorate of Forests and state hunting and forest enterprises.

The Regional Directorate “Fire Safety and Civil Protection” reiterates the appeal to citizens to exercise heightened care when handling open flames and ignition devices. They remind that the currently high temperatures and dry weather create prerequisites for rapid spread of flames and the risk of serious incidents.

Source: marica.bg