2 Helicopters to Battle Flames in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve

Society » ENVIRONMENT | August 9, 2012, Thursday // 08:48
Bulgaria: 2 Helicopters to Battle Flames in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve Two helicopters will join Thursday the firefighting operation in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve near the Sokolnitsa chalet. Photo by dariknews.bg

Two helicopters will join Thursday the firefighting operation in Bulgaria's Sokolna Reserve near the Sokolnitsa chalet.

Georgi Ivanov from the District Department for Fire Safety and Civil Protection in Stara Zagora said in an interview for the Bulgarian National Radio (BNR) that the western part of the fire had entered into a steep narrow valley which was absolutely inaccessible.

Dry grass, bushes and sites near the beech forest are in flames.

The fire has spread on a territory of around 400-500 decares but due to the difficult access to the site, no equipment can be used.

The fire is burning at an altitude of 1400-1500m and does not pose any risk for the population of the nearby villages.

The wind, which keeps changing its direction, is a serious problem.

On Thursday, some 100 people are expected to take part in the firefighting operation

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