Forest blaze in Yakutia successfully put out by firefighting squad.
As mid-August 2025 approaches, the forest fire situation in Yakutia remains active. According to recent reports, 18 forest fires are currently burning across approximately 76,800 hectares of land [1]. Since the start of the fire season, 513 forest fires have been extinguished in the region [2].
The firefighting efforts involve a combination of regional firefighting brigades and support from companies like RNG Group. This private sector contribution includes around 20 employees and specialized equipment such as MT-LB multipurpose tracked armored vehicles. These resources have been deployed in districts including Mirninsky, Suntarsky, and Lensky [3].
For comparison, in the Irkutsk region nearby, 8 forest fires were active on over 1,000 hectares, with 220 firefighting personnel and 13 units of ground equipment engaged [1]. This provides some context to the scale of resources dedicated to Siberian forest fire regions.
In terms of personnel, 203 forest fire unit personnel are currently involved in the firefighting efforts in Yakutia. If you spot a natural fire, it is crucial to immediately call one of the provided numbers, such as the Regional Forestry Management Dispatch Service at 7 (4112) 44-74-76 or the unified forestry hotline number at 8-800-100-94-00 [4].
The active forest fires are primarily located in the Viluy, Kobyaysky, and Lensky Districts of Yakutia. As of August 17, 202X, Yakutia had recorded 511 natural forest fires covering a total of 191,349.34 hectares this season [5]. A total of 73 individuals have been identified as the cause of natural fires.
Looking back to this time last year, Yakutia had recorded 94 forest fires covering a total of 352,413.3 hectares [6]. It is clear that while progress has been made in extinguishing forest fires this season, the situation remains challenging. The coordinated efforts from public and private sectors are crucial in containing and extinguishing these fires.
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The efforts to combat the active forest fires in Yakutia involve a fusion of regional firefighting brigades, private sector contributions like RNG Group, and their specialized equipment such as MT-LB multipurpose tracked armored vehicles. In environmental science, the impacts of climate-change on weather patterns may be contributing to the increased forest fire activity in Siberia.
