Fires broke out in every district of the Mykolayiv region: fields of wheat and barley burned

Fire in the ecosystems of the Mykolaiv region / Photo: State Emergency Service of the Mykolaiv region

In the Mykolaiv region, large-scale fires broke out in ecosystems on the night of June 20 and 21. Firefighters extinguished 23 fires, involving more than 100 firefighters and 27 special vehicles.

As reported by the Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Mykolaiv Oblast, in every district of the region, dead trees, bushes and garbage were burning in open areas.

According to the rescuers, there were also fires in wheat and barley fields.

Yesterday, emergency workers reported that near the village of Senchyne in the Mykolaiv district, firefighters extinguished a fire with an area of four hectares. Of them, 2.5 hectares of barley on the root and dry grass and 1.5 hectares of forest strip. In total, it was possible to save about 90 hectares of grain crops from the fire.

Fire in the ecosystems of the Mykolaiv region / Photo: State Emergency Service of the Mykolaiv region

Fire in the ecosystems of the Mykolaiv region / Photo: State Emergency Service of the Mykolaiv region

Fire in the ecosystems of the Mykolaiv region / Photo: State Emergency Service of the Mykolaiv region

«As for the fires of dry land, it should be noted here that almost all of them arose due to careless handling of fire by the population, as well as as a result of deliberate arson. They arose both within the residential sector — in the territories of private households and in open areas. A total of 23 fires were registered, the area of the fires was more than 30 hectares,» the State Emergency Service noted.

In general, more than 100 firefighters and 27 special vehicles were involved from the State Emergency Service to eliminate fires in natural ecosystems. Local fire brigades, farmers and businessmen who provided equipment for water delivery and the local population also helped in extinguishing the fire.

Mykolayiv emergency workers emphasize that, compared to last year, the number of fires in the natural ecosystems of the Mykolayiv region has doubled. According to firefighters, the number of fires has increased by 103%, this is 427 fires as opposed to 210 fires in 2023.