Explosions Rocked An Ammunition Factory In Bulgaria
- 10.08.2026, 16:09
Hundreds of workers are being evacuated from the plant.
Explosions occurred at the EMKO military factory in the village of Belitsa, in the municipality of Tryavna, Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian Ministry of the Interior confirmed this information to the NOVA television channel.
According to the mayor of Tryavna, Dencho Minev, a truck caught fire, after which explosions began in some of the warehouses. According to Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, the cause is most likely internal.
“The explosion occurred in one of the workshops. Every effort is being made to contain the fire so that it does not spread to other buildings,” said Demerdzhiev. He confirmed that no one was injured as a result of the incident.
According to BGNES, 300 employees are being evacuated from the plant.
“I would like to inform all residents of the municipality of Tryavna that, as a result of a truck fire, explosions occurred in part of the warehouses at the ammunition factory in the village of Belitsa. The national hazard warning system, BG-ALERT, will be activated. Due to the gas leak and air pollution, we urge people to close the windows in their homes, wear protective masks, and stay indoors. Teams from the Veliko Tarnovo Regional Inspectorate for Environmental Protection and Water Resources are also being dispatched to the scene to measure air quality,” wrote Tryavna Mayor Dencho Minev on Facebook.
The director of the Regional Directorate of Internal Affairs, the fire chief, and additional law enforcement units are also being dispatched to the scene to coordinate safety measures in the area.
The mayor of Veliko Tarnovo, Daniel Panov, told NOVA that he had discussed the situation with Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov.
“At present, there is no danger to populated areas near the village of Voneshta-Voda in Veliko Tarnovo. It is believed that the government has taken the necessary measures and has organized the response effectively,” Panov explained.