In Kyiv today, September 20, there is a significant deterioration in air quality – the pollution index has risen to 150 points.
Earlier today, the Kyiv Metropolitan Medical Academy stated that the cause of this, in particular, was fires in the ecosystems of the Kyiv region.
At the same time, the press service of the Capital Forestry Office claims that the smog in Kyiv arose for other reasons.
All fires have been extinguished in the territories of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” in the Kyiv region: the smog in the capital arose for other reasons! – it is noted in the message published on the Facebook page of the organization.
It is noted that:
- all fires have been extinguished and localized in the territories of the branches of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” in the Kyiv region. The largest cells this week were in the Ivankivsky and Vysshedubechansky branches. The total area of extinguished fires was 202 hectares;
- However, fires on the plots of other forest users near the capital cannot be ruled out. Forest protection teams continue to be on duty;
- Also this morning, workers of the Boryspil branch of the State Enterprise “Forests of Ukraine” discovered a new fire. The cause is the work of air defense against enemy drones. The fire was localized on an area of 0.10 hectares. The situation is under control, there is no threat to the forests.
Experts predict that the situation will improve in a few hours, the Capital Forestry Office noted.
Source: Racurs
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