The corresponding statement was published in the department's Telegram channel.
“The spring stage of forest fires has passed, but the forest services are still in full readiness - ground and air patrols continue.
Prompt detection of fires allows you to eliminate the fire as soon as possible and prevent the growth of areas covered by fire, ”said Ivan Sovetnikov, head of Rosleskhoz.
According to him, compared to the same period last year, today the number of active forest fires has decreased by 5 times.
On June 1, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry announced that 29 forest fires continue to operate in the country on a total area of more than 23,000 hectares.
On June 2, URA.RU reported that a special fire regime was canceled in the Sverdlovsk region.