Over the past weekend, the Crimean firefighters were involved nine times to extinguish fires of dead wood

CrimeaPRESS reports:

Crimean firefighters record an increased number of dry vegetation fires. Over the past weekend alone, employees of the «Fire Guard of the Republic of Crimea» were involved 9 times to extinguish dry grass fires. The main cause of such fires is grass burning, careless handling of fire by citizens and neglect of fire safety rules.

On July 21, at 17:10, information about a fire in the village of. Shevchenkovo ​​(Bakhchisaray district). A shift on duty was sent to the scene of the incident. Vilino… Upon arrival, it became known that dry vegetation was burning outside the settlement in an open area. Firefighters promptly laid hose lines and began to extinguish the fire. Within 1 hour, the fire was completely localized and eliminated. Its area was 800 square meters. When extinguishing the fire, firecrackers and Yermak fire-fighting packs were additionally used. Eliminating the fire was complicated by the difficult terrain. There were no casualties. Causes are established— reported in the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea.

The next day, at 13:38, a fire signal was also received in the village. Shevchenkovo ​​(also Bakhchisaray district). Dry vegetation was burning in the open area. The fire brigade officers filed barrel «B» and eliminated the fire within 1 hour and 45 minutes. Its area was 800 square meters. Extinguishing the fire was complicated by strong, gusty winds, as well as difficult terrain. There were no casualties. The reasons are established.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Crimea reminds 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 has been introduced on the peninsula.

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