This is reported by TASS.
It is noted that the fire is spreading rapidly, but there is no threat to settlements.
“At the moment, the area of combustion is being specified.
Local and upper fires.
Fire and rescue units are fighting fire.
Extinguishing the fire is complicated by hot dry weather and strong gusts of wind, the fire spreads quickly, ”the press service said.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations added that over 150 people and more than 40 pieces of equipment work at the site of the fire, including about 20 pieces of equipment and more than 60 personnel from the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia.
Earlier, a special fire regime was introduced in the Orenburg region on May 13.