A special fire-prevention regime was introduced in Chechnya

GROZNY, 9 Aug. A special fire regime on the territory of Chechnya is introduced from August 10 to September 15, the corresponding order is published on the website of the head and government of the region. the need to stabilize the situation with fires in the republic, as well as in order to protect the population and the territory from emergencies, to establish a special fire regime on the territory of the Chechen Republic from August 10, 2021 to September 15, 2021, «the order says. during the period of the special fire regime, a ban has been established on carrying out fire hazardous work in the fields and in the forests, in addition, mobile patrol groups will be organized in the region to patrol settlements and adjacent territories, prepare the existing water and earthmoving equipment for possible use when extinguishing fires and measures were taken to ensure unhindered access of fire fighting equipment to fire sites and free access to sources of external fire-fighting water supply. According to the order, the government of Chechnya will also appoint a special commission to prevent and eliminate emergencies and ensure fire safety. Earlier, on August 8, 9 and 10, the Chechen Center for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring in the republic announced a storm warning due to heavy rains, hail and squall winds. On the Ukrainian-language Apple maps, Chechnya was designated as the «Republic of Ichkeria» *