A fire broke out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone

A fire broke out in the Chernobyl exclusion zone in the Kiev region four days after the elimination of a major fire. This was announced on July 14 by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

"The elimination of the forest floor fire continues in the exclusion zone," the agency said in a Telegram channel message.

At the end of June, fires started in the area, heavy smog was reported in Kiev. The fire was extinguished only two weeks later. The hydrometeorological Center recorded air pollution from combustion products, and in early July, a fire tornado was observed. Gorenje

The service noted that the fire was localized on an area of 1 hectare, and the radiation background is normal.

On May 8, the press service of the State Emergency Service reported a large-scale fire in the forest of the Chernobyl exclusion zone. It is noted that 326 specialists were involved in fighting the flames, including 211 employees of the State Emergency Service. The ministry added that the situation is allegedly under their control.

In the evening of the same day, the Rospotrebnadzor of the Russian Federation announced that it would strengthen radiation control due to this fire. According to experts, the situation in Russia remains stable against the background of the incident, and no increases or deviations from the indicators have been recorded.