A Large Fire Broke Out near Sofia Airport

Society | September 19, 2019, Thursday // 10:12
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Yesterday, a large fire ignited near Sofia Airport. Dry grasses and bushes burned. Two teams of firefighters fought with the flames.

The fire was located about 500-600 meters away from the aviation fuel tanks.

According to witnesses, the flames began around 6.30pm from discarded trash from the nearby neighbourhood -Hristo Botev. The wind quickly expanded the fire near two hotels and a gas station.

Shortly after 8pm, the situation was well in hand.

Throughout the night, fire crews remained on duty near Sofia Airport.

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