Firefighters Contain Major Stara Zagora Blaze as Bulgaria Monitors Air Pollution Risks
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May 31, 2026
A major fire that erupted near Stara Zagora on Saturday has been brought under control, with emergency crews remaining on site throughout the night to prevent any new flare-ups. Authorities reported no injuries and said efforts are now focused on fully extinguishing the smoldering areas.
The blaze broke out at a facility where plastic bales intended for recycling were stored in an open area opposite the entrance to the Cemetery Park on the road to the village of Hristeni....
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