In the late hours of March 3rd, chaos unfolded on G.S. Rakovski Street in Burgas as flames engulfed an abandoned building, causing significant damage to a neighbouring cooperative and leaving a 51-year-old man injured.
The incident, believed to have been caused by the man himself, has prompted authorities to launch pre-trial proceedings into the matter.
The First Regional Office in Burgas received an urgent call around 11:45 p.m. reporting a blaze at 68 G.S. Rakovski Street.
Upon arrival, firefighters were met with a daunting scene—a one-story abandoned structure consumed by flames, with embers threatening to spread to the adjacent six-story cooperative.
Efforts to quell the inferno were swift and determined as firefighters battled the blaze to prevent further devastation.
Amidst the chaos, attention turned to the injured individual, a resident of Ruse, who was discovered with burns covering his legs, hands, and forehead. He was promptly transported to the Varna Military Hospital for urgent medical attention.
According to statements provided to authorities, the man recounted a harrowing sequence of events leading up to the fire.
Allegedly, after returning to the abandoned building, he indulged in approximately 200 grams of brandy and lit a cigarette before drifting off to sleep.
It was only upon awakening that he realized the perilous situation—a raging fire and burning debris descending from the ceiling.
Fear-stricken, he fled the building, where law enforcement officers later intercepted him.
The aftermath of the blaze revealed a scene of destruction—broken windows, a collapsed roof, and extensive damage to the neighbouring cooperative.
Particularly affected was the thermal insulation on the right side of the building, charred by the intense heat of the flames. The financial toll of the incident is yet to be fully assessed, but it is undoubtedly substantial.
Authorities have initiated pre-trial proceedings in response to the incident, aiming to uncover the full extent of the circumstances surrounding the fire and hold those responsible to account.
While the injured man’s testimony sheds light on the events leading up to the inferno, further investigation will be necessary to ascertain the precise cause and any potential negligence involved.
The community of Burgas, still reeling from the shock of the fire, is left to contemplate the implications of the incident—a stark reminder of the destructive potential of unchecked flames and the importance of vigilance in fire safety measures.
As the investigation progresses, residents and authorities alike remain vigilant, striving to prevent such tragedies from recurring in the future.
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