Zhytomyr oblast: a day in the field eliminated 11 fires in ecosystems with a total area of 14 hectares
Dry and windy weather, established in Zhytomyr region in the last days, and careless handling of citizens with fire trigger fire in natural ecosystems. Only for the past days in area there were 11 such fires, resulting in fire traveled more than 14 hectares. Overall, since the beginning of the year 43 firefighters put out fire that occurred in forests, on Tortola, agricultural lands and so on. The total area of burned area is about 48 hectares. So, on April 6 at 21:24 in Service of rescue "101" was reported about ignition of a dry grass near S. Sigle, Korostyshevsky district. Rescuers called local residents who were concerned about the approaching fire to their homes. To the scene immediately left the fighters of the 20-th State fire and rescue unit. They found that burning dry vegetation in the area of 3 hectares, and the fire is getting close to residential buildings. 22:15 firefighters localized the fire at 22:40 completely eliminated. The fire destroyed 3 hectares of dry grass, the damage was not caused. The dead and injured were not found. Just to fire suppression involved 4 people personnel rescuers and 1 unit of equipment. The same day a fire in ecosystems occurred in sec. The oliivka, S. Dovzhik, village of urban type Ozerne, Zhytomyr district, S. Select Narodichi district, S. Redchits Ovruch district, the village Novoozerne Olevskiy district and in the regional center. Here fire just over 11 hectares. The cause of all fires are set by specialists. To prevent fires, experts of gschs remind about the dangers of fires in open territories and during cleaning of gardens, the burning of dry grass and debris. Windy weather contributes to the rapid spread of fire over long distances. Especially stress the need for strict observance of safety rules during visit to forests, because violation of such rules may cause large-scale fires and the tragic consequences. If you notice a fire in the woods, in open areas, immediately call "101". Pam’remember that only observance of basic fire safety rules will protect against tragic consequences. In DSNs in Zhytomyr regionÏåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
