Wildfire crosses Bulgaria-Greece border into Soufli region

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A large wildfire that originated in Bulgaria has crossed the border into the Soufli region of Greece, specifically affecting the Local Community of Roussa. The fire has been active for at least two days, burning through forest land, deciduous trees, and low vegetation. In Bulgaria, the Mayor of Ivaylovgrad has declared a partial state of emergency, with reports indicating between 1,000 and 1,500 stremma of land have been affected.

In Greece, firefighting efforts are intensive. The operation involves approximately 220 to 250 firefighters, 48 vehicles, and 12 specialized hiking teams from various EMODE units. Aerial support includes 12 firefighting aircraft and five helicopters, one of which serves as a coordination hub. To bolster ground forces, 30 foresters from the 1st EMODE are being airlifted via a C27 military aircraft from Elefsina to Alexandroupoli.

Deputy Chief of the Fire Service, Lieutenant General Anastasios Pappas, is on-site to coordinate the response. Strong winds are complicating containment efforts, occasionally causing the fire to transition from creeping to crown fires. While the blaze remains uncontrolled in some mountainous areas, authorities report that flames have not yet threatened residential settlements.

Entities

Anastasios Pappas · Anastasiou Pappas · Bulgaria · Dimitris Mitroudis · Fire Service · Fire Service of Greece · Greece · Rousa · Soufli

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Mayor of Ivaylovgrad declared a partial state of emergency in Bulgaria due to the fire. www.in.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The fire is burning forest land in the Local Community of Roussa, Soufli. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.in.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] The fire that crossed from Bulgaria is characterized as particularly dangerous. www.tanea.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] In Bulgaria, the fire has burned between 1,000 and 1,500 stremma of low vegetation and deciduous forest. www.in.gr
[● 10 SOURCES] The wildfire originated in Bulgaria and crossed the border into Greece on Sunday afternoon. www.thenewspaper.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.ieidiseis.gr · www.in.gr · +4 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Strong winds are pushing the fire westward, causing it to transition from creeping to crown fires. www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.newsbomb.gr · www.tanea.gr · www.dnews.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Thirty foresters from the 1st EMODE are being transported by air via a C27 aircraft to reinforce the front. www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.athensmagazine.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 5 SOURCES] The firefighting effort includes 220 firefighters, 48 vehicles, 12 hiking teams, 12 aircraft, and five helicopters. www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.dnews.gr · www.athensmagazine.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Firefighting forces were mobilized by 12:00, approximately four hours before the fire crossed the border into Greece. www.tanea.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Aerial support includes 12 firefighting aircraft and five helicopters. www.athensmagazine.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] The firefighting operation involves 220 firefighters, 48 vehicles, and 12 specialized hiking teams. www.athensmagazine.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.newsbomb.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] Deputy Chief of the Fire Service, Lieutenant General Anastasios Pappas, has arrived to coordinate the operation. www.athensmagazine.gr · www.capital.gr · www.iefimerida.gr · www.newsbomb.gr