Transbaikal lacks specialized equipment to extinguish forest fires

This was discussed at the operational meeting. сообщил Minister of Natural Resources Pavel Volzhin. Bulldozers are essential for fighting fires and protecting populated areas: they are used to clear fire edges and deliver personnel.

From the available ones 54 bulldozers are working 21, additionally it is necessary 15. Also the Ministry of Natural Resources Transbaikalia There is a shortage of drivers to operate all-terrain vehicles.

Recorded in the region 36 forest fires. Of these, seven outbreaks were localized over an area of ​​more than 9 thousands hectares. According to weather forecasters, the region is expected to experience hot weather and increased fire danger.

How to told «NotMoscow" , thousands of residents of Transbaikalia found themselves in the zone of large wildfires. Forests between villages are burning. Atamanovka и Gerbil, the fire is approaching ChitaA state of emergency is in effect in the region.

As of May 15, the area of ​​wildfires in Transbaikalia is more than 597 thousands hectares. Ministry of Emergency Situations daily publish reports on the situation. Meanwhile, the Deputy Prime Minister of the Trans-Baikal Territory Nikolay Zakharov, responsible for fighting wildfires, gone on vacation and wrote a letter of resignation. Photo: Ministry of Natural Resources of Transbaikalia