The large-scale fire that broke out in the evening near the Kyustendil village of Nedelkova Grashtitsa, Nevestino municipality, has been extinguished. Thanks to the quick and coordinated intervention of firefighters, forest officials and dozens of local volunteers, the disaster has been completely brought under control. No one was injured and no residential buildings were affected in the settlement.
According to official information from the Nevestino Municipality, the fire was started by baler after hitting a stone. The element has quickly grown, covering dozens of acres of dry grass and low vegetation. An additional complication for the teams on the ground was created by the strong wind, which spread the flames, but the situation is now under full control. On-duty teams remain on site to monitor for possible new outbreaks.