In some parts of the southern part of the Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve, the burning and smoke of reeds still continues. It was stated TASS representatives of a specially protected natural area (SPNA).
A difficult fire hazard situation has developed near all areas of the Astrakhan Biosphere Reserve.
“At 7:00 am Moscow time on March 18, burning and smoke continue in separate scattered areas in the south of the localized zone where there are large amounts of dry reed bark and dead wood remains,” the ministry said. .
Fire extinguishing works continue as a result of a severe fire hazard situation. The fire is being responded to with 23 people and 16 equipment. The cause of the fire is unknown.
happened before knownThat a fire broke out in an area of 3 thousand hectares in the Astrakhan Reserve.
Also due to the fire in the reserve “Utrish” in the Kuban opened negligence case