Fires erupted in Buryatia due to a dry thunderstorm
A special fire protection regime is currently in effect in the forest fund of Buryatia to prevent and manage forest fires. This measure has been implemented due to a high number of fires caused mainly by careless handling of fire.
Under the current regime, there are strict limitations and bans on open fires, including ceremonies or burning on forest fund lands. Violation of these restrictions leads to substantial fines and penalties. For instance, one individual was fined approximately 670,000 rubles for causing a forest fire.
The special fire protection regime aims to reduce ignition sources and prevent forest fires from spreading in the vulnerable dry season of the region. The regime has been actively implemented during the 2025 fire season, with efforts to contain ongoing fires ongoing.
Unfortunately, the forest fire in the forest fund of Buryatia is currently ongoing and has expanded to cover 330 hectares. The fire poses a threat to the local ecosystem and is causing smoke and potential air quality issues in the region.
If you witness a fire or emergency in Buryatia, you can report it by calling the forest protection hotline number, 20-44-44. The firefighting resources are being mobilized to contain the outbreaks, and the efforts are ongoing.
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- Considering the ongoing fire in the forest fund of Buryatia, it's evident that the fire protection regime, enforceable with substantial fines, aimed at reducing ignition sources and preventing the spread of forest fires during the dry season, is unable to entirely halt climate-change-induced weather anomalies associated with increased forest fire risk.
- To mitigate the impact of the extensive forest fire on the local environment, it's crucial to broaden our efforts beyond the current fire protection regime, engaging in environmental-science research and climate-change strategies that focus on sustained forest health and resilience, thereby enabling ecosystems to adapt to extreme weather conditions and minimize their susceptibility to future fires.
