The fire area near Gelendzhik increased to 12 hectares

The area of forest fire in Gelendzhik and Kabardinsky district forestry increased to 12 hectares. This was announced on July 29 by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

"The fire area in Gelendzhik forestry and Kabarda district forestry has increased to 12 hectares," the department said.

The number of firefighters has also been increased. 130 employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations and 24 pieces of equipment are fighting the fire.

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The fire in the village of Kabardinka became known earlier that day. An Mi-8 helicopter was involved in extinguishing the fire.

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