Forest fire square in Sverdlovsk region increased by 11 times since the start of the week
L figure 2 June, the Sverdlovskaya Oblast witnessed a forest fire engulfing 13 square kilometers of woodland. By the 4th of June, the blaze had spread, torching another 140 square kilometers, according to data from Avialeosoхраны.
Sverdlovskaya Oblast currently ranks seventh nationwide for forest fires. The hardest hit region, Zabaĭkalskiy Kray, has seen over a million square kilometers of forest go up in flames.
Our correspondent at saĭt.RU requested information from the Department of Information Policy of Sverdlovskaya Oblast about the specific locations of the fires and whether the population is at risk. We'll publish their response as soon as it becomes available.
- Next week's forecast calls for temperatures to climb back up to 30 degrees Celsius. Historically, these conditions fuel the fires even more.
- Since late April, the Sverdlovskaya Oblast has been under a Special Anti-Fire Regime. Offenders face fines or even prison time.
Under the Special Fire Safety Regime, it is common for strict rules to limit activities that could potentially spark fires, such as outdoor fires, smoking in wooded areas, and using machinery that generates sparks. These restrictions aim to prevent new blazes from igniting[1].
Violating the regime can lead to legal consequences. In Russia, offenders can be fined or even sentenced to prison under various articles of the Russian Criminal Code[1].
Given the ongoing wildfires and the impending heatwave, it's essential to adhere strictly to the fire safety guidelines to prevent further disasters. For detailed information about measures and consequences in Sverdlovskaya Oblast, consult local authorities and official announcements.
[1] Source: Enrichment data, various articles from the Russian Federal Forestry Agency and the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs
*1. The escalating climate-change situation, as evidenced by the forest fires in Sverdlovskaya Oblast, underscores the importance of environmental-science research and policy in general-news and political discussions.* 2. As forest fires in the region expand, with a million square kilometers burnt in Zabaĭkalskiy Kray alone, news agencies should report on the latest scientific findings regarding climate-change impacts on forest fires and the environment.* 3. In light of the ongoing wildfires and the predicted heatwave, it is crucial for the public to stay informed about science-based fire safety guidelines and political responses to ensure the protection of forests and the environment in the face of climate change.
