site.btaWildfire Burns Down 25 Houses near Burgas


A wild fire engulfed 25 houses in the Ostritsata area between Banevo and Mirolyubovo in Burgas Region, Burgas Mayor Dimitar Nikolov said on Monday. "The entire western part of the Ostritsata area is on fire. We are currently evacuating everyone in this area," Nikolov stressed.
Firefighting teams were immediately dispatched and continue to work to control the fire. Police patrols were also sent to the scene, limiting access to the area.
Earlier on Monday, the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry stated that a report of a fire in dry grass and bushes was received at around 11:26 a.m. The BG-Alert warning system was activated with a message from Burgas Regional Governor Vladimir Krumov. "If you are nearby, evacuate immediately. The smoke is dangerous and the fire is approaching. Do not panic. Follow the instructions of the authorities," the message read.
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