With the arrival of spring, the issue of grass burning becomes particularly relevant. Most often, it is the owners of dachas and private houses who try to get rid of last year's vegetation and debris accumulated over the winter as quickly as possible, choosing a method that is not the most fire-safe.
With the arrival of spring, the issue of grass burning becomes particularly relevant. Most often, it is the owners of dachas and private houses who try to get rid of last year's vegetation and debris accumulated over the winter as quickly as possible, choosing a method that is not the most fire-safe. Although this method often leads to sad consequences: the destruction of residential buildings and outbuildings, damage to the environment, and sometimes injuries to people.
It is worth noting that cases where entire villages burn down due to careless garbage burning, and people get injured and die, occur annually. As a rule, the elderly become victims of spring fires. Due to their age and physical characteristics, pensioners are unable to react quickly and stop the raging flames, which can result in not only property damage but also harm to the burner and those nearby.
Burning dry grass is prohibited by law. Violators face administrative responsibility and a fine ranging from 10 to 30 basic units.
- Order should be restored on the household plot and accumulated winter debris should be cleared while observing safety measures:
- remember that garbage burning is permitted only in calm weather;
- the place where you plan to burn collected garbage should be at a safe distance from outbuildings and other structures, as well as from forests and peatlands;
- the bonfire pit must be dug around;
- stock up with a bucket of water, a shovel, or a fire extinguisher, and do not leave the fire unattended for a second;
- after finishing burning, pour water over the remaining embers until smouldering completely stops.