Burning Forests In Eastern Ukraine
Due to the sweltering heat and dryness of the catastrophic fire risk increases several times. Here in eastern Ukraine flared … Because of the strong wind the fire spread in record time in the forest with total area of 140 ha! From anywhere in the city could be seen a huge front smoke, which only grew with time.
Road blocked off until evening. In the fire was an array of cottage and 2 camps. Some people were driving in the direction of the epicenter, that would make sure that their summer residences in order.
Fire engines went to get water to the city or other places. Firefighters had to travel long distances to fetch water. Summer residents and vacationers to the city …
To date, the fire fighting included 50 pieces of equipment and 350 personnel.
As well as two helicopters, which draw water from the lake. Firefighters and continue to struggle with the elements, but large tracts of forest have burned, which can be a strong blow to the ecology of the region. Cause of the fire is being investigated.
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