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

“In order to assess the possibility of causing harm to the health of Muscovites, on August 18, an extraordinary sampling of atmospheric air was organized and carried out ... for the content of substances (nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, soot, suspended particles PM10, fine suspended solids PM2.5) inherent in the process burning.

Exceedances of hygienic standards of pollutants in the atmospheric air have not been identified.

Earlier, as the Zvezda TV channel reported, meteorologist Yevgeny Tishkovets said that he could stay in Moscow for one and a half to two days.