"The month is hot and dry, and no significant changes are expected before its end. This indicates the special urgency of the forecasts of fire danger, "- Interfax quotes Wilfand.
According to him, in a number of districts of the Central Federal District a high (IV) level was declared, and in some areas an emergency (V) class of fire danger.
Vilfand added that, because of the lack of moisture, the soil in the forests is very dry, which can lead to fires.
Previously, the Ministry of Emergency called on Muscovites to be cautious in connection with the hot weather on August 27.
July 18, m24 reported that animals for the Leningrad Zoo decided to prepare ice "cakes" because of the heat.