Fire in the Yabalkite Quarter of Pazardzhik Put Out by Firefighters

On Sunday around 18:00 a fire started among dry grass, stubble and discarded tires on Rila Street in the Yabalkite quarter of Pazardzhik, behind the blocks. Residents immediately reported it via telephone 112, after which fire and police teams arrived at the scene.

According to locals, arson in the area is intentional, with this being the second fire in less than a week. The fire spread quickly, but the firefighters reacted swiftly and managed to control and extinguish the blaze.

The fire services remind of the strict ban on open fires, burning of stubble, hay and dry grasses during the harvest season and in dry periods, as well as burning household waste in inter-block spaces. Violators can be fined from one hundred to one thousand euros.

The incident comes amid rising reports of similar fires in the area, with services urging residents to adhere to fire safety measures and report any irregularities.

Source: Telenews