With the advent of heat, about two dozen reports of fires in natural ecosystems per day are received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the press service said. Ministry of Emergency Situations.
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, since the beginning of 2023, rescuers have already set out 659 times to eliminate vegetation fires on an area of 118.66 hectares. In five cases, fires occurred in the forest, in the remaining 654 cases, grass and shrubs burned. Four people were injured by fire, several buildings and outbuildings were destroyed.
The department reminds that it is allowed to make fires in the adjacent territories, but important safety measures must be observed. It is safe to burn fires only in calm weather, while the process of burning and smoldering must be continuously monitored. The place where the fire will be lit should be cleaned in advance of combustible substances and materials, as well as dry vegetation. You should have a container with water, sand or a fire extinguisher with you in order to immediately put out the fire if necessary. When burning a fire, sparks and flames should not fall on combustible elements of buildings, outbuildings and structures. When leaving, the fire should be extinguished until the complete cessation of smoldering.
It is unacceptable to burn dry vegetation and stubble. In no case should a fire be built on peat soil or under the crowns of trees. Flammable and combustible liquids must not be used to kindle a fire, except for those intended for ignition. After relaxing in nature, you need to clean up the bottles and oiled rags, as well as put out the fire to prevent a fire from starting.
