Fire hazard period

With the onset of warm, dry weather, we see a significant increase in fires related to the ignition of dry grass and garbage. These fires often occur in rural settlements, forests, farmlands, and personal plots. The primary causes include uncontrolled agricultural fires (burning last year’s grass and straw), careless handling of fire in forests, and the cleaning of garden plots. Additionally, the mass movement of the population into nature and activities such as making fires and careless smoking contribute to this hazard.

Monitoring the steppe terrain and forests in our region helps predict fire hazards and allows us to take measures to protect our population and territory from natural emergencies. On weekends, many residents enjoy outdoor activities near ponds and rivers, often lighting fires, which can cause wildfires.

 

Main Causes of Fires:

 

• Careless handling of fire by the population.
• Unauthorized burning of dry grass.  

To Prevent Forest-Steppe Fires, Please Do NOT:

 

• Throw burning matches, cigarette butts, and pipe ash in the forest. Ensure they are thoroughly extinguished.
• Leave materials impregnated with fuels and lubricants in the forest.
• Leave glass objects and fragments on the ground surface. They must be buried or taken with you.
• Burn grass in the spring.
• Make fires in young coniferous forests and cutting areas. If a fire is necessary, remove all flammable material within a one-meter radius, monitor the embers and sparks continuously, and ensure the fire is not strong.
• Leave a fire unextinguished. Thoroughly fill the fire pit with water or cover it with sand.

 

Emergency Contact:

In the event of an emergency, call 101 or 112.

Stay safe and vigilant to protect our beautiful region from fires.

 

Department for Emergency Situations of Kurchum District