A special regime has been introduced in Yekaterinburg.
The head of Yekaterinburg, Alexey Orlov, signed a decree introducing a special fire safety regime in the city starting from April 15. This measure is related to the increased fire hazard in forest areas and aims to prevent fires.
During the regime, the following is prohibited:
- Visiting forests and peat bogs by citizens;
- The passage of personal vehicles into forest areas (exceptions are public roads and transport for forest protection);
- The use of open flames:
- Lighting bonfires;
- Burning garbage and solid household waste;
- Burning dry grass in areas near forests, parks, and populated areas;
- Conducting any fire hazardous work;
- Using barbecues and other devices for cooking over an open flame (except for catering establishments).
Requirements for homeowners and gardening associations:
- The presence of a barrel with water (at least 0.2 cubic meters) and a bucket (at least 10 liters) near the residential building or
- The presence of a fire extinguisher type OP (at least 5 liters) in the house.
Additional measures of the regime:
- Creation of mineralized safety strips;
- Cleaning of territories adjacent to forests from dry grass and debris;
- Enhanced monitoring of forest areas.
Together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia and the Yekaterinburg Forestry, 70 patrol raids are planned for monitoring forests during the period of high fire danger. Special attention will be paid to recreation areas—their number has increased from 34 to 41.
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A special regime has been introduced in Yekaterinburg.
The head of Yekaterinburg, Alexey Orlov, signed a decree introducing a special fire safety regime in the city starting from April 15. This measure is related to the increased fire hazard in forest areas and is aimed at preventing fires.
