Raging Forest Fires Sweep Across Middle Ural Region
In the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, the special fire prevention regime was lifted on July 4, but recent reports suggest that there has been no significant increase in wildfires in the region in the days following the lift.
According to the latest data, as of July 13, there are still 3 active forest fires in the region, covering a total area of 26 hectares. This is an increase from the 2 hectares covered by a single wildfire recorded on July 11.
Despite the lifted regime, restrictions on bonfires and waste burning remain in some municipalities in the region. The news outlet, which has channels on Dzen and YouTube, does not provide specific details about the causes of the forest fires in the region.
It is important to note that the increase in forest fires may not be directly related to the lifting of the fire prevention regime. In early to mid-July, there was a significant explosion and fire at a gas pipeline in Langepas, western Siberia, which affected gas supply to Russian military-industrial facilities, including those in the Sverdlovsk region. This explosion caused a large-scale fire in the industrial zone, but it does not mention wildfires or forest fires in Sverdlovsk.
The news outlet also provides a messenger number for submissions: +7 (901) 454-34-42 for those seeking further information about the status of the forest fires or any additional fires in the region.
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The increase in the number of active forest fires in the Sverdlovsk region might be linked to the ongoing environmental-science issues, such as climate-change and weather patterns. Despite the lift of the special fire prevention regime, the fires pose a threat to the local environment, and it's crucial to monitor the situation closely in the context of scientific data on climate change.
