Fires successfully put out in Kuban region, a total of 54
The Kuban region in Russia is currently grappling with a series of emergency situations, as four warnings have been issued for high and extreme fire danger, adverse weather conditions, and improper use of open fires.
According to operational information published by Russia's EMERCOM, a special fire prevention regime is in effect across all municipalities in the region. This comes as a 5th degree fire danger is being experienced in 18 of these municipalities, while a 4th degree fire danger is present in 26 others.
Over the past 24 hours, a total of 54 fires have been extinguished in the Kuban region. Regrettably, twelve traffic accidents also occurred during this period, although two incidents were registered on water bodies.
Four administrative protocols have been issued for landscape fires and the improper use of open fire in the region. Despite the heightened risk for fire danger due to the current extreme heatwave, no specific official fire danger level for Kuban has been stated in the available sources.
As the region continues to battle these emergencies, it is essential to remain vigilant and follow the guidelines set in place for fire prevention and traffic safety. The authorities are working tirelessly to manage these situations and ensure the safety of the region's residents and visitors.
[References] 1. Unrelated incidents in other regions due to conflict with Ukraine. 2. Environmental problems in southern Russia affecting tourism. 3. No new information about the fire danger levels or the special fire prevention regime. 4. Sources indicating the severe heatwave in Kuban and the associated fire risk.
In the unfolding crisis of multiple emergency situations in the Kuban region, general-news outlets report increasing concerns over traffic accidents, with twelve such incidents recorded over the past 24 hours. Furthermore, the weather conditions have been a contributing factor to the 54 fires that were extinguished in the region during the same period, highlighting the urgent need for adherence to fire prevention guidelines and traffic safety measures.
