As of August 18, there were 190 forest fires in Russia. In addition to Tuva, a state of emergency was introduced in four other constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
A state of emergency has been re-introduced in the Republic of Tuva due to the situation with forest fires. The corresponding document was published on the portal of the regional government on Sunday, August 18.
“A national emergency of a regional nature was introduced in connection with the introduction of an emergency situation in municipal forests on the territory of Chedi-Kholsky and Tandinsky kozhuuns, persistent dry and hot weather, which contributes to a sharp increase in the number and area of forest fires in the territory of the republic,” the message said.
It was noted that in the Tandinsky region of the Russian Federation several large cells operated simultaneously. The head of the region, Vladislav Khovalig, went to the site to assess the situation.
As of August 18, there were 190 forest fires in Russia. In addition to Tuva, a state of emergency was introduced in four other constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
We previously reported that large forest fires were occurring in Russia.
It is also reported that forests in Siberia are burning in large numbers. Also in the capital of Buryatia, Ulan-Ude, there was a big fire. Dry grass catches fire, fences and courtyard buildings burn.
Source: korrespondent
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