Forest fire breaks out in Zhytomyr region due to Russian drone debris – "Forests of Ukraine"
Kyiv • UNN
A fire covering 0.01 hectares broke out in the Slovechanske forestry due to Shahed debris. The fire was promptly extinguished by five forest guard employees.
As a result of a Russian attack, falling debris from an enemy drone caused a forest fire in the Zhytomyr region, SE "Forests of Ukraine" reported on Tuesday, UNN writes.
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"After the debris of an enemy drone fell in the Slovechanske forestry of SE 'Forests of Ukraine' in the Zhytomyr region, a forest fire broke out. The fire was promptly brought under control. The area of the fire is only 0.01 hectares. This is indeed minimal damage. Foresters demonstrated a high level of readiness and training. And the calm weather without wind facilitated the work," the SE reported.
As the SE indicated, "debris from a 'Shahed' was found at the site of the fire, including remains of the engine and other parts of the drone. Everything will be handed over to the relevant services for further work."
"A fire truck, a tractor with a plow, and 5 forest guard employees were involved in extinguishing the fire," the report says.
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