The army's firefighting abilities are limited, we maintain three helicopters. This is what the Acting Minister of Defense Atanas Zapryanov told journalists today, who opened the joint flight training "Thracian Viper - 2024". in the 22nd aviation base in the village of Bezmer.
He added that if there is a need for more equipment, it will not be possible to react.
"The modules of the Ground Forces are also limited, so it is good to strengthen preventive activities," Zapryanov pointed out.
The official minister announced that two helicopters were working on the fires near Stara Zagora today, and the situation was brought under control. 22 military personnel participated in the extinguishing. He added that the army is ready to respond to new fires, BTA reports.
"My appeal to the citizens is to be vigilant, as the situation is a fire hazard," urged Minister Zapryanov.
Meanwhile, in Bolyarovo municipality, Yambol region, about 3,000 acres of dry grass caught fire near the village of Gorska Polyana.