The forest fire has been going on for almost three days. The fire covered an area of 90 hectares.
For the third day in a row, a large forest fire was extinguished in the Transcarpathian region, aircraft and helicopters were operating. This was reported by the press center of the State Emergency Service.
The fire covered an area of 90 hectares. The fire was localized to an area of 25 hectares, but a new source was discovered.
Two AN-32P special aircraft and Mi-8 helicopters were involved in extinguishing the fire. Aviation produced 60 drops of water. There is also a Red Cross tent.
More than 200 people and 20 pieces of equipment were involved in the work, including 102 rescuers, 75 forest guard workers, 29 National Guardsmen and the local population.
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The authorities of the Transcarpathian region have banned residents from visiting the forests.
“I encourage everyone to stop walking in forest belts and observe fire safety measures,” said Viktor Mikita, head of the Transcarpathian OVA, in his Telegram.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the police will search for people who may have been involved in the fire.
The day before, it was reported that lightning had ignited two fires in Volyn. A few minutes apart, two wooden buildings in Lutsk burst into flames. Fortunately, the firemen arrived in time to put out the fire.
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