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In the Crimea, cases of fires of dry vegetation have become more frequent

CrimeaPRESS reports:

With the establishment of hot and windy weather on the territory of the peninsula, the number of fires of dry vegetation has sharply increased. As noted in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea, the cause of such incidents, as a rule, is the careless handling of fire by people. With such fires, the flames can quickly spread to residential buildings, damage infrastructure, so citizens should pay special attention to compliance with fire safety rules.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Crimea reminds residents and guests of the peninsula that, according to the Crimean Department for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, On July 7-8, extreme fire danger is expected in the western and central regions of Crimea. During this period, it is strictly forbidden to make fires and carry out fire hazardous work using open flames in forests, natural ecosystems and adjacent territories, including the intentional burning of dry vegetation and household waste. The use of open fire and making fires on agricultural lands and lands of settlements is allowed only with strict observance of fire safety requirements. We also remind you that from 00:00 on July 8, 2023 by order of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea a special fire regime will be introduced on the peninsula.

Just yesterday, the firefighters of the State Institution of the Republic of Crimea «Fire Guard of the Republic of Crimea» were involved 9 times in extinguishing fires of dry vegetation.

Yesterday at 18:31 the emergency department received a message about a fire in the area with. Komarovka, Krasnogvardeisky district. A shift on duty was sent to the scene of the incident. Pyatikhatka GKU RK «Fire protection of the Republic of Crimea» consisting of 4 people and employees of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia in the Republic of Crimea. Upon arrival, it became known that dry grass and a field with a wheat crop were burning in an open area outside the settlement. Firefighters promptly filed barrel «B» and within half an hour eliminated the fire, preventing further spread of fire to the crop. The area of ​​dry grass fire was 200 square meters. meters, wheat crop — 1 hectare. There were no injuries, the reasons are established by expertsthe emergency department said.

In addition, on the same day at 13:02, the operational control panel of the emergency department received information about the fire of dry vegetation in the area of ​​the landfill in the city of Stary Krym (Kirov district). With the help of knapsack fire extinguishers, the fire was extinguished within half an hour.

In the Crimea, cases of fires of dry vegetation have become more frequent

Photo: Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea.

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