Rescuers of the Leningrad region extinguished 16 fires and rescued 5 people on September 19

In the Leningrad region over the past day rescuers went on calls 31 times. Emergencies Ministry employees extinguished the fire, helped victims in accidents and searched for those lost in the forest, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported.

The most frequent incidents were fires - there were 16 of them per day. 135 rescuers fought with the fire, they also helped local residents to save property.

In addition, the soldiers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations went to the consequences of 8 major accidents, where they were able to save 5 people. 7 more times search teams went to the forest to bring out the lost people.