Residents of Swerdlovsk disregarded the special fire safety regulations a total of 136 times.
Forest Fire Safety Violations Prevalent in Sverdlovsk Region
Over a period of six days, the Sverdlovsk region witnessed 136 instances of disregard for special fire safety regulations. Teams of inspectors, composed of forestry department employees, municipal administrators, EMERCOM personnel, and police officers, are consistently monitoring compliance with these rules. In addition to on-foot patrols, these inspections involve the use of drones for surveillance.
Denis Mamontov, the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology in the Sverdlovsk region, emphasized the importance of maintaining forest health for future generations. Forests serve multiple purposes, providing clean air, water, and habitats for various species. The government of the Sverdlovsk region is committed to upholding fire safety in forests through joint efforts from inspectors, authorities, and public awareness.
In municipalities across the region, drones are utilized for inspecting garden and dacha plots, territories adjacent to water bodies, and parks. If the drone camera identifies any evidence of waste burning, lit grills, or fire safety regulation violations, the patrolling group promptly moves towards the open fire. Violators face administrative penalties.
Infractions of safety protocols during the special fire safety regime are punishable by fines. For individuals, these fines range from 40,000 to 50,000 rubles, for officials from 60,000 to 90,000 rubles, and for legal entities from 600,000 to 1 million rubles.
Previously, "Regional Newspaper" reported that during the May holidays, residents in Ural committed more than 280 violations of the special fire safety regime.
While the specific measures being implemented by the government of the Sverdlovsk region for forest fire safety are not elaborated, it is worth noting that wildfire management globally employs drones for monitoring, assessment, and supporting operations. Coordination with national authorities such as the Aerial Forest Protection Service might also play a role in enhancing firefighting capabilities.
Dennis Mamontov, the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology, stresses the significance of preserving forest health for future generations, which encompasses not only fire safety but also providing clean air, water, and habitats for various species. To maintain this balance, the government is employing environmental science, specifically climate-change studies, to understand how fire safety regulations correlate with weather patterns in the region.
