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The wildfire in Pirin, which broke out near the village of Ilindentsi, has been contained, but authorities caution that it is not yet fully extinguished.
Teams from the State Forestry Enterprises “Strumiani” and “Sandanski,” alongside fire department personnel, are continuing operations on the ground. “We are patrolling the perimeter of the fire and, wherever smoldering tree trunks remain, we are digging, covering, and dousing them with water wherever possible and necessary,” explained engineer Ivan Rizov, director of the Strumiani forestry enterprise, in an interview with BNT.
Rizov noted that the fire is no longer spreading. “In recent days, it has burned in a difficult-to-reach area, so our work has been concentrated there,” he said, adding that efforts will continue until the fire is fully extinguished.
The total area affected by the blaze is estimated at more than 45,000 decares. Authorities remain on high alert and continue to monitor the site to prevent any resurgence of flames.
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On Wednesday, March 18, Bulgaria will experience mostly cloudy skies, according to the NIMH forecast. In southern regions, scattered rain showers are expected in the afternoon, while the mountainous areas will see light snow
Slava Racheva, a defining figure in Bulgarian puppet theatre and a performer cherished by generations, has passed away, the Sofia Puppet Theatre confirmed.
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On Wednesday, March 18, Bulgaria will experience mostly cloudy skies, according to the NIMH forecast. In southern regions, scattered rain showers are expected in the afternoon, while the mountainous areas will see light snow
On Tuesday, much of Bulgaria will remain under considerable cloud cover.
As of March 16, 2026, Bulgaria’s major and complex dams hold a total of about 4,892.4 million cubic meters of water, which corresponds to roughly 74.85% of their overall storage capacity
In the second half of March, Bulgaria will experience more changeable and unsettled weather, with a mixture of clouds, precipitation, and temperatures hovering around early spring levels.
Atmospheric pressure across Bulgaria is expected to decrease slightly and will remain below the typical levels for this time of year. Overnight conditions will be mostly clear and calm in many areas.
Sunny conditions are expected across much of Bulgaria on March 13, according to the latest forecast from the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH).
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