A large fire broke out near Kostinbrod. All residents are being evacuated and are gathering at the Bezden square, bTV reported.
Dry grass and bushes are burning. Several villas in the villa area in the village of Bezden are affected.
The fire was registered in the late afternoon in the Bezden area. The fire has reached the villa area and old buildings are burning. The nearby village of Bogyovtsi is also affected.
Ten fire brigade teams are currently on the scene. The firefighting continues.
A call is being spread on social networks for all volunteers to immediately head to the village of Bogyovtsi.
Volunteers are being sought to extinguish a large fire near Kostinbrod. The fire started in the villages of Opitsvet and Bezden and has already reached the former military unit in the area. The fire is growing rapidly and is threatening houses, people, animals and nature in the area, Nova TV reported.
Those who wish to help can help with:
• Extinguishing the fire
• Carrying water
• Clearing clearings
• Supporting people on the ground
Assembly point: Center of Ponor village
• If you have shovels, water cans, sprinklers, picks, wet towels, tractors, vans or 4x4 vehicles – bring them with you!
Volunteers will be guided by teams on site.
For contact and coordination:
Valery Kitov +359 87 6750090