Forest fires have reached Penza, with residents of the regional center complaining of a burning smell.
NeMoskva subscribers report that smoke from forest fires has reached the streets. Penza This morning: smog hangs over the city, and a strong smell of burning is in the air.
It is felt in all areas, — one of the subscribers clarified.
According to the regional Ministry of Forestry, the smoke came from a forest fire that broke out yesterday 30 km from the city (see video).
Meanwhile, trees and dry grass in the Penza region have been burning for about two weeks, prompting authorities to ban access to forests.
Fires also affected neighboring regions: Tambov MES Reportedthat the fire destroyed 40 houses and buildings (however, this data is denied by the Federal Forestry Agency), and the head of one of Ryazan villages threatened "throw into the fire" those who make fires.
В Transbaikalia the fire was extinguished stop a kilometer from the village Tungokochen: seven thousand hectares of forest were destroyed in its vicinity.
В Sverdlovsk region area of forest fires over the past 24 hours increased three times: from 5 to 16 hectares.
Video: Penza Region Ministry of Forestry