MOSCOW, 15 Sep. The situation with forest fires in Russia has worsened over the past few years, even permafrost has begun to burn actively, said the head of the Ministry of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov at the Forum of Ecological Wellbeing. adjusting to these changes … Over the past 3-4 years, the situation associated with forest fires has been deteriorating, «he said. According to him, every year a fire passes through an area of about 8 million hectares — this, Kozlov said, does not mean total destruction of forests. The Minister recalled that it had been decided to establish a center for extinguishing fires «Sever». Aircraft for this unit have already been ordered in Tatarstan. Fire and thick smog with the smell of burning: forest fires in Yakutia
One and a half million hectares of forest are burning in Yakutia, including the Lena Pillars National Park.
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One and a half million hectares of forest are burning in Yakutia, including the Lena Pillars National Park.
Firefighters from all over the country are being brought in to fight the fire.
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Firefighters from all over the country are being brought in to fight the fire.
2188 people and 279 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing.
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2188 people and 279 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing.
On behalf of Sergei Shoigu, a special air group was created, which includes Mi-8 helicopters and Il-76 aircraft.
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On behalf of Sergei Shoigu, a special air group was created, which includes Mi-8 helicopters and Il-76 aircraft.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations additionally sent two Be-200 amphibious aircraft to the republic.
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations additionally sent two Be-200 amphibious aircraft to the republic.
To protect settlements, an airmobile group is involved.
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To protect settlements, an airmobile group is involved.
At the site of extinguishing forest fires in Yakutia.
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At the site of extinguishing forest fires in Yakutia.
The capital of the republic, Yakutsk, was enveloped in thick smog with the smell of burning.
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The capital of the republic, Yakutsk, was enveloped in thick smog with the smell of burning.
Residents were advised to minimize their stay on the street and use respiratory protection.
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Residents were advised to minimize their stay on the street and use respiratory protection.
Because of the fires in Yakutia, the northern regions of the Khabarovsk Territory are smoggy.
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Because of the fires in Yakutia, the northern regions of the Khabarovsk Territory are smoggy.
Smoke will remain until the fires are stopped, they say in Rosleskhoz.
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Smoke will remain until the fires are stopped, they say in Rosleskhoz.
Extinguishing forest fires in Yakutia.
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Extinguishing forest fires in Yakutia.
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One and a half million hectares of forest are burning in Yakutia, including the Lena Pillars National Park.
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Firefighters from all over the country are being brought in to fight the fire.
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2188 people and 279 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing.
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On behalf of Sergei Shoigu, a special air group was created, which includes Mi-8 helicopters and Il-76 aircraft.
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The Ministry of Emergency Situations additionally sent two Be-200 amphibious aircraft to the republic.
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To protect settlements, an airmobile group is involved.
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At the site of extinguishing forest fires in Yakutia.
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The capital of the republic, Yakutsk, was enveloped in thick smog with the smell of burning.
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Residents were advised to minimize their stay on the street and use respiratory protection.
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Because of the fires in Yakutia, the northern regions of the Khabarovsk Territory are smoggy.
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Smoke will remain until the fires are stopped, they say in Rosleskhoz.
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Extinguishing forest fires in Yakutia.