Buildings of four air branches will be updated in the Angara region in 2027

In Irkutsk summed up the fire season of 2026, which lasted 167 days. Due to abnormal heat, strong winds and a shortage of precipitation in the forest fund recorded 465 fires on a total area of 128.16 thousand hectares. At the same time, about 70% of fires were eliminated in the first day. The main causes were dry thunderstorms (251 cases) and human factor (214 fires). This is reported by the press service of the regional government.

The logistic base of forest fire services in the region has already significantly strengthened. This year, a new aviation branch was opened in Cheremkhov district, buildings in Kachug and Kirensky districts were repaired, and 45 units of new equipment were purchased, including under the national project “Environmental Well-being”.

In preparation for next season, this work will continue. For 2027, it is planned to renew the buildings of the aviation offices in Yelantsy, Ust-Ude, Nizhneudinsk and Ust-Kut, as well as further purchase of the necessary equipment and equipment for forest protection.