Strong explosion at a warehouse of a company in Bulgaria that supplies ammunition to Ukraine

A powerful explosion shook a warehouse of the Bulgarian company EMCO, known for supplying weapons to Ukraine, in the town of Belița, Bulgaria. The incident was followed by smaller explosions, and local authorities began evacuating nearby settlements as a precautionary measure.

The Bulgarian Minister of Interior, Ivan Demerdjiev, confirmed that the fire broke out after a truck caught fire near the warehouse. The BG-ALERT warning system was activated to inform the population about the danger.

So far, there is no information about casualties or injuries. Five fire trucks and gendarmerie units have been dispatched to the scene to manage the situation. Demerdjiev mentioned that the causes of the incident are being investigated, which are considered to be of an internal nature. Authorities are taking measures to prevent the fire from spreading to other buildings and to protect the lives of the firefighters involved in the intervention.