In Yalta in the reserve, a hectare of forest burns

In the Crimea, a fire broke out on the territory of the Yalta Mountain Leson Reserve. At the moment, its area is one hectare. This was reported by the press service of the republican headquarters of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia. According to the agency, in the village of Sanatorium there was a fire of a forest litter. The rapid spread of fire is facilitated by hot, dry and windy weather, as well as inaccessible terrain. The city administration organized water supply.

Fire fighters use random fire extinguishers and crackers. The preliminary area of the fire is one hectare— the message says.

Four combat sections and fire extinguishing headquarters were organized on the spot. Employees of the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia, the Ministry of Emergencies of Crimea, the Yalta forestry economy participate in the elimination of the fire.

In total, 124 specialists and 36 units of equipment were involved in the liquidation of the fire.

Earlier on Wednesday, it was reported about fires Dry vegetation in Kerch on an area of 200 square meters. Besides, A restaurant caught fire in Sevastopol. At the moment, the fire is spread out on an area of 250 «squares».