The Office of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in the occupied Crimea said that the number of natural fires increased by 5 times compared to the same period in 2019. Due to the high fire hazard, a special fire regime has been established throughout the peninsula. This was reported by the press service of the department.
he department notes that the number of natural fires compared to the same period last year increased 5 times, landscape fires (grass, garbage) – by 38%.
“Due to the high fire hazard, a special fire regime was established on the entire peninsula on April 10, 2020. This implies additional requirements for compliance with fire safety regulations by residents and guests of the Republic of Crimea”,- the report said.