Most of the forest fires in the region were caused by natural phenomena, the head of the republic, Aisen Nikolaev, said on the federal channel Russia 24 on July 29.
According to Aysen Nikolaev, 95% of forest fires are caused by natural phenomena, mainly dry storms, and 5% by human influence. We are currently working to identify the offenders. 18 culprits have already been identified.
As of the morning of July 29, there were 132 forest fires in Yakutia. There are 22 fires within a 15-kilometer radius of populated areas, but they do not pose a threat to residential buildings.
Recall that, according to Sergei Zalesov, Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, Professor, Honored Forester of Russia, Head of the Department of Forestry at USFTU, everyone knows that the main cause of forest fires is the anthropogenic factor, that is, man.
Source: Rossa Primavera
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