Crimea on fire: a large-scale fire broke out in the resort of Koktebel
Kyiv • UNN
In Crimea, large-scale fires broke out near Koktebel and Simferopol district, covering an area of 20-30 hectares, with more than 150 specialists and 25 pieces of equipment involved in extinguishing them.
Large-scale fires are reported in Crimea, with fires recorded in Koktebel and Simferopol district, UNN reports with reference to Krym.Realii.
According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry, a 5-hectare fire was reported near the village of Urozhaynoe, and a 15-hectare fire was burning in the area of the Druzhba garden non-profit society.
According to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, dry vegetation is burning in Koktebel over an area of 20 hectares. According to the ministry, more than 150 specialists and 25 pieces of equipment, including a Mi-8 helicopter, are involved in extinguishing the fire.
Later, the Russian media reported that the area of the fire in the village of Koktebel in Crimea had increased to 30 hectares.