The Ministry of Emergency Situations warns of the danger of dry vegetation fires

Spring grass fires are of no benefit. Every year, dozens of people throw a match to get rid of last year's dry grass. Burning dry grass destroys plants, dispersing beneficial soil microelements. Almost all animals and insects that live in dry grass or on the ground surface die in a severe grass fire.

Spring grass fires are of no benefit. Every year, dozens of people throw a match to get rid of last year's dry grass. Burning dry grass destroys plants, dispersing beneficial soil microelements. Almost all animals and insects that live in dry grass or on the ground surface die in a severe grass fire.

A fire on a household plot or simply near buildings can easily cause ignition and damage, or even completely destroy structures or parked vehicles nearby. It is difficult to stop a raging flame. Not only property can suffer, but also the arsonist themselves or citizens who happen to be at the scene of the fire.

To avoid disaster, Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) employees urge you to follow these recommendations:

- Never burn grass. In addition to being harmful to plants and animals, grass fires can also be dangerous to humans. Do not leave a burning fire unattended. Thoroughly extinguish cigarette butts and matches before discarding them;

- Do not pass by a fire. You can extinguish the burning grass yourself. When extinguishing with improvised means, you can beat out the flames from the edge of the fire with a bundle of twigs or branches of deciduous trees, or cover the edge of the fire with sand;

- Do not leave until you are sure that the fire will not reignite;

- Immediately report the incident by calling 101 or 112 if you realize that you cannot extinguish the flame yourself, try to leave the scene of the fire as quickly as possible.

To ensure that cleaning your household plot does not turn into a tragedy, remember that you can only light a fire in calm weather and at a safe distance from houses, buildings, fields, and forest belts. Be sure to dig a fire pit. Keep a bucket of water, a shovel, or a fire extinguisher at hand. Do not leave the fire unattended or under the control of children. Any remaining embers should be doused with water until they stop smouldering. In case of ignition, immediately call rescuers by phone 101 or 112.

The MES reminds that