An extreme fire danger remains in the East Kazakhstan region

a strong heat wave continues in East Kazakhstan. On June 08, a storm warning was announced, the air temperature increased to 41 degrees. An extreme fire danger remains.

The Emergency Department of the East Kazakhstan region recommends strict compliance with fire safety rules.

"In order to prevent fires, 46 mobile groups have been created from among firefighters, foresters, police, local executive bodies. As a result of professional trades, 32 violators were identified, who were brought to administrative responsibility," said Nurzhan Omirzhanov, head of the Department of State Fire Control of the Emergency Department of East Kazakhstan Region.

For operational tracking of fires at the initial stage, employees of the Emergency Department of East Kazakhstan Region use space monitoring.

To date, 270 images have been taken with the help of space technologies, 77 thermal points have been recorded, which were promptly worked out. "The main percentage of fires is associated with careless handling of fire by citizens and violation of basic safety measures," Nurzhan Omirzhanov said.

The Emergency Department of East Kazakhstan reminds the population:

For the purposes of safety and fire prevention, restrict citizens' visits to the forest zone.

During this period, in no case do not set fire to the grass. Do not build fires in the forest. Explain to children about the dangers of playing with fire and matches. Driving along the roadsides, do not allow the release of unopened cigarette butts from the windows of cars.

Please note that for unauthorized annealing, bonfires, uncontrolled burning of dry grass and non-compliance with fire safety rules, administrative liability is provided under Articles 336, 410 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Administrative Offenses.

If a fire is detected, immediately report by phone "101" and "112".

Press service of the Emergency Department of East Kazakhstan Region