Wildfires fighting
Over the last three decades a dramatic increase in wildfires has been observed worldwide. Statistics show that in Bulgaria during the period of year 1991 to year 2000, 130 000 ha fоrest area has been burnt which is about 3% of the entire forest area of the country. The URS has gained significant experience in fighting wildfire:
Malyovitsa fire , Rila mountain – year 2000
Fire in Pirin mountain – year 2003
Fire about Dolna Banya village – year 2004
Fire at Mt Bunai – year 2011
Fire in Bistrishko Branishte, Vitosha mountain – year 2012
Fire near Lokorsko village – year 2013
Fire above Rila monastery – year 2015