Forest Fire Spreading from Bulgaria to Greece Continues
The intervention to the fire, which is effective in the forest area in Sofulu district, continues on the second day by air and land.
Quick Look
- The response to the forest fire that spread from Bulgaria to Sofulu district of Greece continues on its second day.
- Extinguishing efforts continue in the region with 148 firefighters, aircraft and local tankers.
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Why It Matters
A forest fire spread from the Bulgarian border to the Sofulu district of Greece's Evros province.
It was reported that the intervention to the forest fire, which started in Bulgaria and crossed the border and reached the Sofulu district of Greece's Meriç province, continued on the second day.
Ayhan Mehmet
In local media reports, it was stated that the fire, which passed from Bulgaria to Greece at noon yesterday, was effective in the forest area near the Ruşenler village of Sofulu Municipality.
It was reported that a reinforcement team was sent in the morning to the extinguishing efforts that continued throughout the night, and 148 firefighters and 38 vehicles were on duty in 8 land teams in the region.
It was noted that as the weather got brighter, aerial intervention to the fire started again, and 3 helicopters and 2 planes participated in the extinguishing efforts.
It was stated that water tankers belonging to Sofulu Municipality also supported the work, and the strong wind in the region made it difficult to control the fire.
It has been reported that the flames do not threaten residential areas at this stage.
Open Questions
- Is the fire completely under control?
- What is the cause of the fire?
