All Night Fire Suppression Near Trakia Highway in Pazardzhik Region

All night the firefighting continued for a large fire in Pazardzhik region, which yesterday led to partial closure of the Trakia Motorway. Firefighters from several towns are on site, together with over 80 volunteers and forest rangers.

During the night heavy counter-fire equipment breached clearings to limit the spread of the flames toward the village of Tserovo. By around 20:00 the fire incident was localized, with the main ignition points remaining in the vineyards and forested areas near the motorway.

Initial data indicate significant areas of agricultural crops affected, primarily vineyards, as well as plots of broadleaf and coniferous forest, with no уточнение for populated areas.

There is no danger to settlements. The area continues to smoke, and authorities urge drivers to proceed with increased caution.

Today the teams will survey the terrain and monitor for any potential rekindling of already extinguished hotspots. Police in Pazardzhik and the Regional Directorate in Septemvri are conducting an investigation into the causes of the fire, with one of the formed theories being human intervention.

Source: radio999bg.com