A special fire regime was introduced in almost half of the regions of Russia

It is reported by RIA Novosti with reference to the department.

“Currently, a special fire regime has been introduced in 42 regions, and an emergency regime has been introduced in three regions,” the source said.

It is clarified that this regime provides for a complete ban on people visiting forests and entering vehicles into them.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations also added that there are 62 hotbeds of natural fires in the country.

There is no threat to settlements.

Earlier, IA Udmurtia reported that a fire hazard period was declared in Udmurtia from April 22.