Yugovo

Extinguishing individual outbreaks will continue today

The fire in the area above the Rhodopean village of Yugovo was localized with the efforts of over 100 firefighters, servicemen, forestry employees and volunteers.

A volunteer from the United States stood shoulder to shoulder with the Bulgarian firefighters and military in the fight against the fire over the village of Yugovo.

For ten days now, hundreds of people, land and air equipment, have been extinguishing the flames in the heart of the Rhodopes.

The fire over the Rhodopean village of Yugovo spread again tonight. For a ninth consecutive day, firefighters, military, and volunteers are trying to extinguish the blaze.

A military helicopter was also involved in the operation. A few days ago, the fire reached dangerous proximity to the village of Yugovo.

The partial state of emergency in the village remains

The situation with the fire in the Rhodope mountains s has been contained. If necessary, aircraft from the Bulgarian Army, will be used. This confirmed the caretaker Prime Minister Stefan Yanev at the beginning of the government session, early today.

Wildfire in Bulgaria's Rhodope mountain is growing. There is a risk that the fire may affect nearby settlements in the area of ​​Lucky municipality. Fire fighting teams have been battling the blaze for a second day. The Cougar military helicopter has been dropping water on the outbreaks since the morning,which are extremely difficult to reach.

The massive landslide blocking the road between Smolyan and Pamporovo will not be cleared in less than 48 hours, according to Regional Development Minister Lilyana Pavlova.