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Partial state of emergency declared in Laki Municipality because of the fire in the Rhodopes

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The fire which broke out in the Rhodope Mountains is approaching the village of Yugovo, the Municipality of Laki. Currently, it is 2 kilometers away from the village. A partial state of emergency has been declared in the municipality, BNR Plovdiv reported. For now, however, there is no need to evacuate people.

A Cougar military helicopter, about 50 soldiers, as well as firefighters, foresters and volunteers have been fighting the natural calamity for the sixth consecutive day.




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