In Tuva there are forest fires: the situation on September 19

In the Republic of Tyva recorded 4 forest fires with a total area of 588 hectares. Two centers remain active – in the Bai-Taiga and Barun-Khemchik districts. Two more fires – in Sut-Hol and Ter-Hol districts – are localized. In extinguishing involved 110 people and 7 units of equipment. Until October 6, there is a special fire protection regime in the region. Visiting forests and entering transport are allowed only with a special permit from the forestry authorities of Tuva. It is strictly forbidden to use open fire (bonfires, grills, braziers, blowtorches, primuses), as well as burning garbage and dry grass.

Owners of plots and shepherd sites bordering the forest are obliged to provide fire protection: clean the adjacent strip with a width of at least 10 m or equip a mineralized strip with a width of 1.4 m.