# Fire incidents in the Gabrovo region

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fire-incidents-in-the-gabrovo-region
> Updated: 2026-09-17T11:55:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In September 2026, a fire at a regional waste landfill near Gabrovo, Bulgaria, created significant smoke risks for surrounding areas. Prevailing winds carried smoke toward the village of Grablevtsi and the Northern Industrial Zone, with forecasts suggesting a potential shift toward northern residential parts of Gabrovo.

Reports covering the period from early 2026 through August indicate that the North-Central State Enterprise - Gabrovo managed six forest fires across the Gabrovo, Veliko Tarnovo, Ruse, Silistra, and Razgrad regions. These fires burned a total of 220 decares of forest land, with the largest impact occurring in the Silistra State Forest Enterprise. While five of these fires were attributed to human negligence, officials noted a decrease in fire frequency and total area burned compared to 2025, citing enhanced prevention measures and favorable climatic conditions.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: North-Central State Enterprise - Gabrovo reports six forest fires

Six forest fires have burned 220 decares of land in Bulgaria's North-Central State Enterprise - Gabrovo regions since early 2026, primarily due to human negligence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-central-state-enterprise-gabrovo-reports-six-forest-fires

### 2026-09-06: Gabrovo landfill fire creates smoke risk for nearby areas

A landfill fire near Gabrovo, Bulgaria, poses smoke risks to the village of Grablevtsi and several city districts, with wind shifts expected to impact residential areas.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gabrovo-landfill-fire-creates-smoke-risk-for-nearby-areas

---
Cite as: Fire incidents in the Gabrovo region. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fire-incidents-in-the-gabrovo-region