In Primorye, recorded the first wildfires

This past weekend in Primorye first cases of forest fires. Noted a fire near the National Park «Land of Leopard» Khasan district, the area of the second fire reached 2 hectares.

Total for the province was noted termotochki 54 in 16 districts. According to the press service of the regional Emergencies Ministry, the majority of forest fires are associated with the activities of the villagers, who often burn dry grass instead of mowing it. Because of this, thousands of fluttering grass reaches the forest, where there is a subsequent fire.

It was also noted that the fire season in the region begins in March and lasts until November. This year, however, due to low temperatures and snowfall, fire, forest areas began later.

To reduce the fire, the press service GUMCHS recommend that a number of important instructions. You must maintain your site clean and close-by area of dry grass and combustible debris. Also, you should always carry a container of water or a fire extinguisher. During outdoor recreation fires to be diluted in specially equipped areas, or enclose them with stones, and when leaving the place — fill it with water or covered with soil.