Firefighters extinguishing wildfires in 2 regions of Kazakhstan
Firefighters are extinguishing wildfires on the near-border area of Karaganda and Pavlodar regions, Kazinform News Agency reports citing the Emergencies Ministry.
The operation is complicated by a gusting wind, mountainous territory, and lack of accessway to the fire bed.
609 firefighters, 110 units of specialized vehicles, five drones and personnel of the local executive agencies of the Karaganda and Pavlodar regions, emergencies department of Astana, military unit #52859, Bayanaul state national natural park, four aircraft of JSC Kazaviaspas and the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan are involved in fire extinguishing operation.
Field firefighting headquarters were deployed in Terekti village of Karagamda region and in Zheltau village of Pavlodar region. Fire extinguishing work is carried out by ground and air transport.
The wildfire broke out in Karaganda region on October 6 and spread to the territory of Pavlodar region. The fire covered the area of 3,000 hectares.
