Forest fires are a cataclysm!

Summer is in full swing, there is an increase in the temperature background, in this regard, there may be an increase in dry grass fires, because the fire season is dangerous with forest and steppe fires. Natural fires are a cataclysm, a big catastrophe for wildlife, and after all, forests are the lungs of the planet, the forest is burning-it means that the air is blocked. In previous years, the whole world was shocked by forest fires in Siberia and Australia, this year – Turkey. An acute issue is fire safety in the mountains, forest-steppe zones and safety in water bodies. In addition, the current trend of active recreation, conquering peaks, visiting beautiful places for hiking and famous attractions has unfortunately led to an increase in cases of loss of tourists in the mountains, accidents and sometimes with a tragic outcome. In this direction, the employees of the OCHS of the Talgar district are working. Since the beginning of the fire-hazardous period, 3 Round tables on fire safety in the fire-hazardous season have already been held.

A round table was held in the Almaty Nature Reserve by the staff of the Talgar district OCHS with the invitation of journalists of the Zhetysu TV channel. Questions were raised about ensuring fire safety during the fire-hazardous period, during the swimming season, preventing injuries to tourists, including children, during outdoor recreation, hiking, when passing mountain and river trails in the reserve, compliance with safety regulations and recommendations were given to ensure the safety of vacationers in nature. In addition, an exit tour was organized with a model of a fire truck, an instruction on the use of a fire extinguisher was conducted and visual propaganda was distributed.

Press service of the Emergency Department of the Almaty region