Yesterday the situation on the territory of Strumyani municipality was worrying. This was stated to bTV by Chief Commissioner Alexander Jartov, Director of the DG "Fire Safety and Protection of the Population", quoted by novini.bg.
We remind you that yesterday in the municipality of Strumyani, a state of emergency was declared due to the large forest fire.
"Yesterday the wind was very strong and carried the fire. The positive thing is that we managed to evacuate people and save their lives, he added.
There is no danger to populated areas, chief commissioner Zhartov was categorical.
On the spot, the fire was extinguished by 22 military personnel, they were joined by forest officials.
"This is also the last day on which the French planes will help fight the fire in our country," said the director of the DG "Fire Safety and Protection of the Population".