Information on the forest fire situation in the Republic of Tatarstan
According to the remote monitoring information system of the Federal Forestry Agency, this year, as of July 20, 527 thermal points were registered in the Republic of Tatarstan. 235 cases of fires were confirmed in the areas bordering the forest fund on a total area of 65.7 hectares. No fires were recorded in the forest fund.
We remind you that due to the high class of fire hazard in forests, the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Tatarstan No. 589 dated July 14, 2020 introduced a restriction on the stay of citizens in forests and the entry of vehicles into them from July 15 to 21 calendar days in the Republic of Tatarstan. Restrictions are established in relation to forests located on the lands of the forest fund of the republic.
Fire safety in the forest is provided by 20 type II forest fire stations and 5 type III forest fire stations. Space, aviation and ground monitoring of the fire hazardous situation in forests is being carried out, a set of measures is being taken for fire-prevention arrangement of forests.
According to fire safety rules, it is prohibited in forests:
1) to make fires in young coniferous stands, in burnt-out areas, in areas of damaged forest, peat bogs, in felling sites (in felling areas), not cleared of felling residues and harvested wood, in places with dried grass, as well as under tree crowns;
2) throw burning matches, cigarette butts and hot ash from smoking pipes, glass (glass bottles, jars, etc.);
3) use wads from combustible or smoldering materials when hunting;
4) leave materials (paper, cloth, tow, cotton wool, etc.) oiled or soaked with gasoline, kerosene or other flammable substances in places not specially provided for this;
5) refuel the fuel tanks of internal combustion engines while the engine is running, use machines with a faulty engine power system, and also smoke or use open fire near fueled vehicles;
6) litter the forest with household, construction, industrial and other waste and garbage.
Violation of fire safety rules entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of up to 3 thousand rubles, on officials - up to 20 thousand rubles, legal entities - up to 200 thousand rubles. If the violation caused a forest fire and damage was caused to the forests, the deed may entail criminal liability under Art. 261 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
In 90% of cases, the main cause of forest fires is violation of fire safety rules and careless handling of fire. If you witness a fire in the forest or near woodlands, please inform us about it by phone: 8-800-100-94-00, 8 (843) 221-37-95.