In the Poltava region, the fight against a large forest fire, which has already covered an area of 680 hectares, continues for the second day. Rescue services are making every effort to control the situation and prevent further spread of the fire.
In Poltava Oblast, the liquidation of a large-scale forest fire, which started on September 15, is ongoing. The total area covered by the fire is about 680 hectares. This is reported by the regional administration of the State Emergency Service.
The total area covered by the fire is about 680 hectares. Dry vegetation and forest litter are currently burning on an area of about 70 hectares
Rescuers evacuated 57 passengers of the Poltava-Kobelyaki electric train. Local authorities evacuated 7 residents of the village. Mankivka
411 personnel and 67 pieces of equipment were involved in extinguishing the fire.