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When we think of summer, we picture the sea, the mountains, and long days outdoors. But it’s also the season when nature is most vulnerable. In the past two years, over 38,000 hectares in Bulgaria have been affected by fires – the highest figure in the European Union, according to the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). The damage amounts to millions of euros, and the consequences are often measured not only in money, but also in destroyed habitats, lost homes, and an uncertain future.
The truth is alarming:
- A fire can double in size in just 30 seconds.
- Over 90% of fires are caused by human activity.
- Numerous active fires are still ongoing, and now is not the time for inaction.
Fires don’t just happen. We cause them. But we can also prevent them.
Too often, a carelessly discarded cigarette, burning dry grass, or driving faulty equipment through the forest become the cause of devastating wildfires.
Nature can’t speak for itself. But we can protect it. How to reduce the risk:
- Only enter forest areas with vehicles in proper technical condition
- Never light fires in open spaces
- Do not discard glass bottles, cigarettes, fireworks, or other flammable waste in nature
- Avoid burning waste to clear land – this is a common cause of field and crop fires
Every action matters. And every inaction has consequences.
The consequences for homes and businesses – what doesn’t make the news
Fires rarely show mercy. For a household, it may mean lost memories, serious financial hardship, and starting over from scratch.
For a business – loss of assets, customers, and reputation, even bankruptcy.
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):
- 40% of businesses never reopen after a major fire
- Another 25% fail within a year, even if they manage to reopen
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
- In 89% of cases where sprinkler systems are activated, they save lives and property
- Fatalities are reduced by 90%, and injuries by 32%
Timely detection and suppression save lives.
We are here, and we are part of the solution
ANDY is a Bulgarian company with 30 years of experience in building fire protection systems. Behind us stand thousands of completed projects – from administrative and industrial buildings to cultural landmarks and private homes.
Our experts do not compromise. Every fire detection and suppression system we design is tailored to the environment, client needs, and regulatory standards.
We work with leading global manufacturers and implement intelligent solutions – including aspirating smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, gas suppression, building management integration, and more.
For us, safety is not a service – it’s a responsibility.
Our call to action
We take care of the systems. You take care of nature.
Creating a safe environment starts with personal choices and attention to the smallest actions. For 30 years, ANDY has been developing systems and technologies that offer peace of mind and protection. Because when the alarm sounds, it’s not the moment for guesswork – it’s the moment for certain action.
But protecting what cannot be restored – nature – is a shared mission.
Let’s be careful today, so we can be at peace tomorrow.