In the Ivano-Frankivsk region, 34 fires broke out in ecosystems covering a total area of 4.4 hectares on 8 October and during the night of 8–9 October, according to the State Emergency Service. Whilst extinguishing one of the fires in the Kalush district, rescue workers discovered the body of a woman; law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Briefly about the main points
- According to the State Emergency Service, 34 fires were recorded in ecosystems covering an area of 4.4 hectares.
- In the Kalush district, rescue workers discovered a woman’s body whilst extinguishing a fire.
- In Bolekhiv, a fire caused by the burning of plant debris spread due to the wind.
- According to the State Emergency Service, an administrative report was drawn up against the man.
The fire spread to dry grass, scrub and forest litter
How to. reported According to the State Emergency Service, dry grass, scrub, rubbish and forest litter were burning in communities across the region. The data covers fires that occurred on 8 October and during the night of 8–9 October.
Rescue workers stress that fires involving dry vegetation can spread rapidly, particularly in windy conditions. The total area affected by the fire in these instances was 4.4 hectares.
Law enforcement officers are investigating the circumstances of the incident in the Kalush district
Whilst fighting one of the fires in the Kalush district Rescuers found the body of a woman, the State Emergency Service said. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
At present, no details have been released regarding the identity of the deceased, the exact location, the cause of death or the link between the fire and the woman’s death. These circumstances therefore remain under investigation.
In Bolekhiv, the fire spread due to strong winds
On 9 October in Bolekhiv, a man was burning plant debris in his garden, according to the State Emergency Service. Due to strong gusts of wind, the flames quickly began to spread, and as the man was unable to put out the fire on his own, he called the emergency services.
According to SES, an administrative report was drawn up against him. The unauthorised burning of vegetation or its remains is covered by Article 77-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences; there is no information regarding the final decision or the possible amount of the fine in this case.
The State Emergency Service urges people not to burn dry vegetation and plant debris, as the wind can cause the fire to spread rapidly.
