Large-scale fire breaks out on Khortytsia: forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs are burning
Kyiv • UNN
A fire broke out on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia on September 16, engulfing the forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs. Rescuers localized the fire over an area of about 4.5 hectares, with 40 personnel and 9 units of equipment involved in extinguishing it.
A fire broke out on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia. Forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs are burning over a significant area, UNN reports with reference to the State Emergency Service.
Today, September 16, a fire broke out on Khortytsia Island in Zaporizhzhia. Forest floor, dry grass, and shrubs are burning over a significant area.
According to rescuers, the situation is complicated by the island's terrain, which makes it difficult for fire trucks to pass, as well as strong winds and heat.
As of 8:30 PM, the fire was localized to an area of about 4.5 hectares.
40 rescuers and 9 units of State Emergency Service equipment, as well as additional forces from KP "Vodokanal" and Krutoyarivske forestry, are involved in extinguishing the fire.