Large-scale fires engulf 900 hectares, with 11 distinct blazes reported
In the heart of Siberia, Yakutia, a region known for its vast forests, has been battling a series of forest fires over the past few days. YAKUTIA.INFO reports that in the last 24 hours, 23 forest fires covering over 87,000 hectares and 1 landscape fire covering over 6,000 hectares have been successfully extinguished.
The special fire prevention regime, established on June 26, is still in effect, with Andrei Konoplev, the Deputy Minister of Ecology, Nature Management and Forestry of Yakutia, leading the firefighting efforts. A total of 1,456 firefighters and 81 units of special equipment have been involved in these efforts.
Six forest fires were localized in Verkhoyansk, Gorny, Srednekolymsky, and Olekminsky districts. However, 11 new forest fires with a total area of 900.5 hectares were discovered during the same period. Despite these new fires, the ongoing efforts to extinguish the previously reported forest fires do not appear to be affected.
It's important to note that the special fire prevention regime does not mention any specific cause for the forest fires, nor does it report any injuries or casualties due to the fires or the firefighting efforts. Additionally, the report does not indicate any assistance received from other regions or countries for the firefighting efforts.
An emergency situation regime has been declared in the forests of Verkhoyansk, Ust-Maysky, Srednekolymsky, Tomponsky, and Olekminsky districts in Yakutia. This emergency situation regime is at the local level.
Despite the ongoing efforts, the search results do not contain specific information about which institutions or organizations in Yakutia were assigned to implement the fire prevention special measure effective since June 26 of an unspecified year.
As the situation continues to develop, we will keep you updated on the progress of the firefighting efforts in Yakutia. We hope for a swift resolution to this challenging situation and the safety of all those involved.
