# Wildfires in Bulgaria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260923-wildfires-in-bulgaria > Updated: 2026-09-23T14:48:37.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Bulgaria has experienced significant wildfire activity in September 2026, resulting in substantial forest loss and property damage across different regions. In mid-September, large-scale fires in central Bulgaria, specifically near the village of Dimovtsi, consumed approximately 2,000 decares of forest land. Emergency response efforts involved over 100 personnel, including soldiers from the 2nd Mechanized Brigade and military helicopters. While residential areas were protected, a separate fire at an ammunition warehouse near Gorni Varvishta caused explosions and required local cordons. A partial state of emergency and the BG-Alert system were activated in Dimovtsi. Later in the month, another wildfire near Mihiltsi burned approximately 2,000 decares of land in the Odih villa zone. This incident led to the evacuation of roughly 40 people and the destruction of 11 structures. Authorities have expressed suspicions of arson, noting that “multiple separate fire outbreaks occurred in different locations over a short period,” which is considered unusual behavior. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-23: Wildfire near Mihiltsi burns 2,000 decares amid arson suspicions A wildfire near Mihiltsi, Bulgaria, burned 2,000 decares and destroyed 11 buildings. Authorities suspect arson due to multiple simultaneous outbreaks, and 40 people were evacuated. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wildfire-near-mihiltsi-burns-2000-decares-amid-arson-suspicions ### 2026-09-11: Wildfires in Dimovtsi and ammunition warehouse fire in Bulgaria Wildfires have burned nearly 2,000 decares near Dimovtsi, Bulgaria. Emergency crews and military helicopters are battling the blaze, which has prompted a partial state of emergency. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dimovtsi-wildfire-triggers-partial-state-of-emergency-in-bulgaria --- Cite as: Wildfires in Bulgaria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260923-wildfires-in-bulgaria