Wildfire near Pobeda village in Yambol region contained

A wildfire in the Tundzha Municipality of the Yambol region has been brought under control. The fire broke out in the area of Pobeda village and spread along the southern slope of Bakadzhyk Peak, initially advancing in three directions toward the forested peak, Pobeda, and Chelchik.

Initial reports indicate that the fire destroyed approximately 400 decares of dry grass and shrubs. While the fire is contained, emergency teams remain on duty to monitor smoldering hotspots. The exact cause of the fire has not yet been officially determined, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.

The containment effort involved firefighters, local residents, agricultural producers, and 140 soldiers from the 42nd Mechanized Battalion of the Second Mechanized Brigade. A Cougar helicopter was also deployed to assist in the firefighting operations.