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Associate Professor Petar Shishkov, a lecturer at the University of Mining and Geology, is the man who died in the horrific explosion near the Elin Pelin station.
This is what was published by the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski" on his official Facebook page, quoted by "Focus":
"Sad news!
Professor Dr. Petar Shishkov left us – an extremely devoted and beloved colleague and teacher.
The academic community of Mining and Geological University "St. Ivan Rilski“ pays tribute and respect to the significant work and memory of Associate Professor Dr. Petar Shishkov.
Assoc. Shishkov is a world-renowned scientist and consultant who participated in a number of research teams in the field of explosives and technologies. He gained professional experience and developed skills as a pyrotechnician, blaster, blasting supervisor and blasting designer. Works on research and development of new explosives for working in confined spaces and under aggravated conditions, as well as designing special blasting works.
The academic leadership of the University of Mining and Geology "St. Ivan Rilski“ expresses condolences to the family of Assoc. Dr. Petar Shishkov!
Homage to his memory!".
"Today we lost a real person, a friend and a favorite teacher of all students, associate professor Dr. Petar Shishkov. Rest in peace, my friend!", the rector of the University of Mining and Geology wrote on Facebook, "St. Ivan Rilski" - Prof. Dr. Eng. Ivaylo Koprev.
"Focus" recall that earlier today a munitions expert said on television that there was information that "things started when an associate professor from the University of Mining and Geology arrived by bus to pick up fireworks because he had to it's dawn. The owner's son has also arrived, who brought the girl, as far as I understand, she doesn't work there. The accident occurred at the moment when the ammunition was prepared for the dice. This takes place in a room that is not a warehouse. I have this information from a friend of mine who logged in with the "desert cat" and bulletproof vest and helmet inside the area“.