The landscape along the highway was choked with smoke and scorched earth as a large fire raged through the Khasansky district in Primorsky Territory. Images circulating on Telegram via the Amur Mash channel capture the surreal scene, a highway framed by flames and a hazy orange sky that has become a grim daily backdrop for residents and travelers alike.
Officials described the scene simply: this is not a scene from a distant nightmare, but a straight view of the road in Hasan district where fields have burned for days due to prolonged grass fires. The blaze has become a defining feature of the area, reshaping local routines and challenging responders who work around the clock to keep the flames from spreading further.
The scope of the fires in the Hasan village area has grown to around 3,000 hectares. While a large portion of the fires have been brought under control, a smaller segment still burns with intensity across roughly 200 hectares. The situation remains precarious as winds and dry conditions push flames toward the road near the Romaška village. The provincial emergency service has stated that while the fires present a serious hazard to the surrounding land, they have not yet reached residential neighborhoods.
Earlier, authorities in the Primorsky Territory announced a high alert regime for Hasan district, where major natural fires have persisted since early March. Rescue teams were directed to establish clear boundaries for the possible expansion of the emergency and to monitor the evolving risk. A 24-hour operations center was placed on duty, ensuring rapid coordination among firefighting units, logistical support, and local authorities as the situation continued to unfold.
In a different thread of concern, reports focused on environmental activism and energy infrastructure, noting rallies and disruptions in various urban centers linked to the broader context of industrial activity. Observers linked recent fires and outages to ongoing debates around energy policy and factory operations, emphasizing the broader implications for public safety and infrastructure reliability across regions.