In the area of the Eagle Rocks in Sochi extinguished forest fire area of 500 square meters

The fire of forest litter on the territory of the Matsestinsky district forestry was eliminated on November 11 in the Khostinsky district of Sochi. The fire spread over an area of about 500 square meters. City rescuers were involved in extinguishing, who helped fire departments in difficult mountainous terrain conditions.

The need for assistance came from firefighters. The place was sent to the duty shift of the search and rescue detachment No. 1 MKU “Salvation Service of the city of Sochi” – six specialists on one unit of equipment.

The hearth was in the rocky part of the forest in the area of the Eagle Rocks. Air blowers and backpack fire extinguishers were used to fight the fire. Rescuers helped firefighters cope with the fire in a hard-to-reach area.

The fire was completely eliminated by 17:00. According to the rescue service, there were no casualties. The cause of the fire is determined.

Earlier it was reported that in the center of Sochi extinguished a fire on an area of 30 square meters.