In Odesa region, many fires occurred over the past week. The total amount of environmental damage reached 28 billion UAH.
This was reported by the press service of the State Emergency Service (SES) of Odesa region on Facebook.
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Despite constant warnings from rescuers, Ukrainians still continue to set fire to dry vegetation and garbage. This not only destroys the environment, but also causes large-scale fires that often get out of control.
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“And how much harm such fires cause to all living things: poisoning the air we breathe, destroying defenseless animals and birds that also want to live! The fire spreads quickly and is hard to stop even for professional firefighters. Sometimes the flames spread to residential areas and destroy homes,” the SES stated.
Every year in Ukraine, fire covers hectares of forests, fields, and even residential buildings. Rescuers emphasize that the responsibility for harming the environment lies with each of us.
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Firefighters remind you of simple rules to prevent fires and protect the environment
- Do not burn grass or garbage, as even a small fire can cause a major blaze.
- Do not leave campfires unattended.
- If you discover a fire, call 101 immediately.
As EcoPolitica previously reported, firefighters revealed shocking figures regarding the area and number of fires in Ukraine within a single day.
