A natural fire in Transbaikalia was localized on an area of 1 thousand square meters. m

A natural fire that burned down 10 country houses in the Trans-Baikal Territory was localized on an area of 1 thousand square meters. m. This was announced on April 28 by the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation for the region.

"The fire is localized on 1 thousand square meters. m," the department's Telegram channel says.

On the same day, it was reported that an additional Mi-8 helicopter with 15 rescuers on board and an IL-76 aircraft of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations were sent from Chita to prevent fires.

Fiery response: the number of forest fires has increased tenfold in Russia

A state of emergency has been introduced in three regions.

On April 27, it was reported that the IL-76 of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations, involved in extinguishing fires in Transbaikalia, carried out four drains and dumped 168 thousand liters of water.

In addition, on April 25, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation said that since the beginning of wildfires in the region, specialists have protected 30 settlements from the passage of fire. In addition, employees of the department eliminated the flames on 52 hectares.