A large fire continued to burn in the Ryazan region, stubbornly resisting suppression due to persistent weather conditions. According to the acting governor, Pavel Malkov, this situation has been driven by a steady to strong wind that has persisted for two days, with gusts of 15 to 17 meters per second. This wind has complicated efforts to locate the fire source and extinguish it, even though crews are diligently working to contain it. The deputy governor emphasized that, despite the challenges, inhabited areas remain safe, including the Kultuki village where the most recent fire activity was detected.
In response to the evolving threat, the Ministry of Emergencies of Russia reinforced efforts to protect the settlements of Kultuki, Malakhovka, and Sergeevka in the Ryazan region. The daily area affected by natural fires in Ryazan increased by about two thousand hectares, bringing the total to approximately 22.12 thousand hectares. The rising scope underscores the demanding conditions facing responders and the importance of coordinated action across agencies.
As part of broader regional relief measures, on August 30 the Ministry of Emergencies extended support to the Ivanovo region by dispatching a 100-person team and 13 units of equipment. This operation focused on safeguarding communities in the Talitsy, Mugrevsky, and Poselok No. 1 areas. An air component from the local emergency services network, including the Ivanovo Fire and Rescue Academy and the Noginsk Rescue Center, is actively involved in the firefighting effort. The aerial roster comprises four Mi-8 helicopters, a BO-105 reconnaissance helicopter, three Il-76 aircraft, two Be-200 aircraft, and two additional Il-76 assets from related agencies. In total, around nine hundred personnel and more than one hundred forty units of equipment are deployed to combat the fires.
The combined effort reflects a comprehensive strategy that blends ground mobilization with air operations to protect communities, manage the spread of blazes, and support regional authorities as they monitor weather developments and adjust firefighting tactics. The focus remains on early detection, rapid response, and maintaining the safety and well-being of residents in affected districts. — Emergency response authorities