In Donetsk region, rescuers worked out measures to extinguish the fire of uncut grain crops
Harvest is a hot time not only for farmers, but also for rescuers. After all, it is during the harvesting campaign that the number of fires and fires in agricultural fields increases significantly. It is worth noting that the destructive fire destroys not only the stubble remaining after harvesting the field, but also the harvest itself. Such fires lead to significant material damage.
In order to always be ready to resist the fire element in the struggle for the harvest, rescuers of Donetsk region constantly conduct training and training. Thus, on August 04, joint tactical and special training of rescuers and agrarians took place on one of the agricultural fields near Mariupol. According to legend, a fire broke out in one of the grain growing fields. As a result of a malfunction of the spark extinguisher in the combine, the wheat field and the combine itself caught fire. Firefighters from Mariupol district immediately went to the scene. The fighters of the State Emergency Service made every effort to quickly eliminate the conditional fire and prevent further spread of fire. In a matter of minutes, rescuers managed to eliminate the fire.
Such training is very useful. After all, fires in the fields are very dangerous and unpredictable. In order to prevent the spread of fire, it is necessary to act promptly and decisively. Overall, the training went well.
Rescuers in Donetsk region draw the attention of citizens to the fact that for the most part the cause of large-scale fires in agricultural lands is careless handling of fire. Emergency responders urge the population to be cautious and prevent such fires.
