Liquidation of a large-scale forest fire continues in the Exclusion Zone; 1,200 hectares have been affected by fire
Kyiv • UNN
In the Exclusion Zone, 1,200 hectares of forest have been affected by fire due to drought and wind. 326 personnel have been deployed for firefighting; the situation is currently fully under control.
In the Exclusion Zone, the elimination of a large-scale forest fire continues, with hundreds of rescuers involved, UNN reports with reference to the State Emergency Service.
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As of 10:00, the fire has covered 1,200 hectares — the spread of the fire is facilitated by dry weather and sharp gusts of wind.
In total, 326 people are involved in extinguishing the fire, including 211 rescuers from the State Emergency Service.
The situation is fully under control.