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Wildfire Burnt 50 Decares of Dry Grass, Bushes, and Fruit Trees near Blagoevgrad
About 50 decares of dry grass, bushes and fruit trees were burned on 12 July in a wildfire in the district of Blagoevgrad, South Bulgaria. The fire broke out around 15:00 on the road between the vilages of Elenovo and Delvino. The flames reached over 20 meters in height. Fiirefighetrs said no one was injured.
Because of the wind and the high temperatures the fire grew and spead quickly damaging many vineyards and gardens. Firefighters explained that the flames affected private property as well, without damaging residential buildings. Three firefighting teams from Blagoevgrad, representatives of forestry and volunteers joined in battling the wildfire.
Witnesses reported that the flames were meters away from an alcohol store, but the firefighters quickly crossed the path of fire. People living in the nearby neighbourhood said that stubbles are often burned in the area.
The firefighting teams say that the fire was brought under control and there is no risk of expanding. The cause of the wildfire is being investigated.
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