Sandanski
New Wildfire in Slavyanka: 200 Acres Affected, Helicopters Deployed (UPDATED)
A new fire erupted late last night in Slavyanka Mountain, specifically below Tsarev Peak, according to the Southwest State Enterprise (YZDP). The likely cause of the blaze is a lightning strike, as reported by BTA.
Bulgaria Braces for Extended Heatwave and High Fire Risk
The current heatwave in Bulgaria shows no signs of abating for at least the next ten days, with warm nights also expected. Climatologist Prof. Georgi Rachev, speaking on Radio Stara Zagora, attributed the prolonged heat to a hot front originating from North Africa.
Yellow Heat Warning Issued for Bulgaria with Highs Reaching 39°C
A yellow warning code for high temperatures has been issued across Bulgaria for today and tomorrow, July 10 and 11. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius, with Sofia forecasted to hit 34 degrees. Shumen and Ruse will experience 39 degrees, Plovdiv and Silistra 38, and Yambol, Kardjali, Vidin, and Sandanski 37 degrees.
Bulgaria: Dead Man was Found in a Gas Station Toilet
An employee of a gas station in Sandanski filed a report about a man lying lifeless in the toilet, reported the Police Department in Blagoevgrad.