The fire in Rila, which has been raging for the sixth day, has not yet been localized. It turned out that the fire was caused by lightning.
The incinerated area is over 40 acres. The fire is mainly low-lying and affects a coniferous forest, bTV specified.
On Monday air help arrived – a helicopter of the military, which also participated in the extinguishing yesterday.
In 6 hours, he made 22 trips and released 44 tons of water. However, around 4 p.m., the weather conditions worsened. A strong wind arose and the life of the crew was in danger.
The helicopter stopped firefighting operations and returned to Krumovo Airport.
For now there is no danger to the settlements at the foot of the mountain.