Efforts to contain wildfires affecting Haskovo and the areas around Trebinje and west of Trebevic are continuing.
Fire in Haskovo spreads to dry grass and woodland
Fourteen firefighting teams are battling a fire that broke out across approximately 10,000 decares between the villages of Dinevo, Lyubenovo, Malevo and Krivo Pole in Bulgaria’s Haskovo. Soldiers, forestry workers and volunteers are also taking part in the efforts.
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Defence said the flames began at an illegal dump near the village of Dinevo before spreading to dry grass, bushes and woodland. An investigation into the cause of the fire is continuing.
At this stage, the fire poses no threat to residential areas in Haskovo.
Extinguishing efforts in Trebevic and Trebinje
Firefighters are battling a blaze that started yesterday afternoon west of the Trebevic area in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mountain rescue and forestry teams are also supporting the efforts against the flames.
Difficult terrain is making it harder for teams to intervene. The flames have reached the edge of the woodland but pose no threat to residential areas or any buildings.
Efforts to fight a fire in the city of Trebinje in the south of the country are also continuing. Helicopters operated by Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ministry of Defence are supporting firefighting efforts in the area.