Bulgaria Faces Renewed Fire Outbreaks Despite Rain in Affected Regions
A vast forest fire continues to burn across 5,000 acres near Harmanli, between the villages of Dositeevo and Kolarovo
Fire Breaks Out at Harmanli Migrant Center
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A fire broke out on Tuesday morning at the Harmanli reception and accommodation center in Southern Bulgaria, authorities say.
A short circuit or an overload of the electricity grid are among the likely resons, according to the Bulgarian National Radio.
As many as 500 migrants were evacuated, wuth authorities moving them to other spaces.
Almost 3000 people live in Harmanli, where riots broke at the end of November.
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