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Tourists lit a fire in Rila National Park

The fine will be from BGN 500 to 5000

Signal of dangerous and extremely irresponsible behavior of tourists in Rila National Park. The fine will be in the order of BGN 500 to BGN 5,000.

"The signal for bivouacing and lighting a fire in the area of Yonchevo Lake in the park section "Govedatsi" was filed last Saturday late in the day. Park rangers were dispatched immediately. The violator was caught and an act of administrative violation was issued to him.

On the basis of this act, a penal decree will be issued in these days in view of the severity of the violation. The fine will be in the range of 500 to 5,000 BGN, as it is for individuals". This was stated on the air of “Hello, Bulgaria” the director of the "Rila" National Park; Krasimir Andonov.

According to him, the man who pitched the tent said he was sorry. "For me, this does not justify such irresponsible behavior.

In view of the fire season. The entire Southwest is on fire. Not to mention the protected areas.

Even with the start of the declaration of the fire season, I have also issued an express order for the prohibition of lighting fires. therefore, lighting fires is prohibited anywhere on the territory of the National Park", Andonov emphasized.