WILDFIRE IN MADZHAROVO MUNICIPALITY HAS BEEN BROUGHT UNDER CONTROL

A fire front of 5 km in the north-west part of the wildfire continue to rage, although the advance of the blaze was stopped. In the outbreaks however, the fire is still burning, the mayor of Madzharovo village, Milko Amurtliev said on 1st of August.

The state of emergency on the territory of the affected municipality remains in place, but may be cancelled in the afternoon, depending on the development of the situation, Amurtliev explained.

The concerns are that because of the hot weather and the high temperatures, the wildfire may become active again, he added.

There is no danger for the environment, the spokesperson of the district administration Neli Valkanova said. The deciduous forest will recover from the fire damage, although it will take time.

There are almost no damages in areas with agricultural crops.

Human negligence was the cause of the wildfire. In Madhzarovo. The investigation found that two men, 68 year old and his grandson, 21, used open fire for preparing supplies for the winter, did not montir it properly and it went out of control. The two men were interviewed and made admissions.

The district governance in Haskovo has said that currently there are no risks for the population.

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