In Feodosia, they spent 7 hours extinguishing a fire in dry vegetation

Upon arrival, it turned out that dry vegetation was burning in an open area in a hilly area. The situation was complicated by a strong, gusty wind. There was a risk of the fire spreading to nearby vacationers’ cars. Firefighters deployed and extinguished the fire on an area of ​​2.5 hectares within 7 hours. The fire did not spread further. There were no casualties, the cause is being investigated, — the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry in Crimea reported.

In total, 18 people and 5 units of equipment were deployed from the RSChS to extinguish the fire. Of these, 7 people and 2 units of equipment were from the State Institution of the Republic of Crimea «Fire Protection of the Republic of Crimea».

Let us remind you, On August 21-24, extreme fire danger will remain in the central, eastern, southern regions of Crimea and in the mountains, extreme fire danger is expected in the western regions.

It is strictly prohibited:

• make fires, burn waste, burn dry grass, garbage, burn stubble, crop residues and make fires in fields and forests;
• leave containers with flammable and combustible liquids or gas cylinders in open areas and courtyards;
• use fire-resistant distances between buildings and structures for storing construction materials;
• throwing away burning matches and cigarette butts.
• leave self-igniting material or glassware in the forest, which in sunny weather can focus the sun’s rays and ignite dry vegetation.

In case of emergency, please call 112!