In the Trans-Urals, 46 culprits of large land fires were identified, reports press office Head of the Ministry of Emergencies.
According to the ministry, children are among the arsonists. The perpetrators were fined 24 for 235 thousand rubles. A warning was also made. Criminal cases were also opened.
“Seven criminal cases were opened against arsonists, 6 of which were within the scope of art. 168 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation – damage or damage to the property of another person on a large scale, committed by the careless use of fire or other sources of increased danger.
Kurenkov, former head of the Ministry of Emergencies promise Eliminate natural fires in the Urals on May 9.
According to him, all services come into play to extinguish the fire. Kurenkov said that a ground group, which included, among other things, volunteers and Rosleskhoz workers was operating at the scene.