Rescuers ask Transcarpathians not to burn dry grass

On February 26, dry grass and bushes were burning in six out of seven fires reported in the region. 

The first two reports of dry grass burning came on February 26 from the city of Beregovo, where the fire destroyed 7.5 hectares of dry grass and bushes. In Tyachiv district, there were three cases of dry grass and bushes burning in open areas. In particular, in the village of Ruske Pole, dry grass and shrubs were destroyed on the area of ​​3 hectares, in the villages of Hrushovo and Bedevlya – 1.5 and 0.5 hectares respectively. And at 19:12, in the Hurka tract in the city of Perechyn, the fire also destroyed 1.5 hectares of dry grass and bushes.

Therefore, rescuers appeal to all Transcarpathians with a warning and request: before you start cleaning up, think about the possible negative consequences, and if you have a slightest doubt about safety, do not start a fire to avoid damage… 

Source: State Emergenices Service of Ukraine Office in Transcarpathian region.