On August 15-17, an extreme level of fire danger is expected in Kyiv and throughout the region, so residents were categorically urged not to burn dry grass and remnants of vegetation.
This was reported in the Kyiv City State Administration. They reminded that during martial law it is forbidden to visit the capital's forests – both on foot and by means of vehicles, including bicycles.
"Part of the forest territories was a combat zone, and explosive objects may remain there. This poses risks not only for citizens, but also for firefighters in the event of a fire. Residents should also observe fire safety measures, especially when staying in river floodplains and homesteads , do not burn stubble, garbage and remnants of vegetation," the message said.
It is also worth noting that if the daytime air temperature exceeds +28°C in Kyiv from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., the entry and movement of large vehicles weighing more than 24 tons and with an axle load of more than 7 tons will be restricted.
Danger of burning dry grass
During the burning of dry grass, a large number of dangerous substances – benzopyrene, dioxins and heavy metals – are released into the air. They have a negative impact on the environment and can lead to health problems in people. Also, burning leaves leads to pollution of the atmosphere, water and soil. The danger is that this can turn into uncontrolled burning.
Burning leaves is prohibited by a number of laws, and the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses provides for punishment in the form of a fine.
The fine for such an offense varies from 3,060 to 6,120 hryvnias for individuals, from 15,300 to 21,420 hryvnias for state officials.
As EcoPolitic reported earlier, rescuers extinguished 39 dry grass fires in Lviv Oblast in just one day, on March 23, which destroyed more than 4 hectares of dry land.
