In the Nizhny Novgorod region introduced a state of emergency because of a fire hazard

This is reported on the website of the government of the region.

“On the territory of the Nizhny Novgorod region, in accordance with the decree of the governor Gleb Nikitin, an emergency situation was introduced. In the region, the operational headquarters for the elimination of the emergency situation regime began its work, ”the statement says.

It clarifies that the regime will be valid until "the adoption of the relevant decree of the governor on its withdrawal."

According to the government portal, according to the regional emergency command center, more than 500 cases of burning of dry vegetation have been recorded in the region lately.

Earlier, an emergency situation was introduced in the Trans-Baikal Territory due to wildfires.