Since April 17, a special fire regime has been in effect in Crimea

In Crimea, from 00:00 on April 17, 2024, a special fire regime was introduced throughout the entire peninsula. This measure was taken to prevent the spread of fires and reduce the threat of possible emergencies.

A special fire regime was introduced due to the predicted establishment of fire hazard classes Ⅳ and Ⅴ on the territory of the Republic of Crimea due to weather conditions, the lack of improvement in the fire situation (according to the forecast of meteorological conditions), increased wind and the risk of large fires of dry vegetation in adjacent areas with forest fund.

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Republic of Crimea draws the attention of citizens that a special fire regime implies the introduction of additional, enhanced fire safety requirements, as well as the readiness to respond to possible emergency situations of forces and means of all links of the territorial subsystem of the RSChS.

During the special fire regime, it is strictly prohibited to burn dry grass, garbage and carry out fire hazardous work within the boundaries of rural and urban settlements, urban districts, gardening and vegetable gardening non-profit partnerships, in enterprises, on lands of all categories — with the exception of work carried out by specialized organizations for the purpose of forest fire prevention. At the same time, violation of fire safety rules in the forest and in areas directly adjacent to forests is punishable by law.

source: press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in Crimea