This was reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the department.
“The forest fire situation is getting worse. The fire hazard season began in 63 regions of Russia. The most difficult situation is developing in the Far East, Siberia and the Southern Federal District, ”said the head of the Ministry of Emergencies.
Earlier, the Federal Forestry Agency (Rosleskhoz) spoke about the situation with forest fires in Russia.
On April 5, the Federal Forestry Agency proposed introducing a special fire regime in Transbaikalia.