Large-scale inspections of facilities with mass gatherings begin in the Vitebsk region

December 10, Vitebsk / Diana Kurilo - BELTA /. Large-scale inspections of facilities with mass gatherings of people and public catering facilities will be held in the Vitebsk region within a week. The corresponding instruction was given to the heads of law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the region by the Chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Alexander Kosinets today at a meeting of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, a BELTA correspondent reports. "Violations in areas where people's safety may be affected are unacceptable," Alexander Kosinets emphasized and demanded a principled approach to violators. Courtyards, where firecrackers will be heard on the eve of the New Year holidays, will not be left without the attention of inspectors. Prosecutor's offices have been instructed to provide a legal assessment of the actions of officials who have violated fire safety rules. In the Vitebsk region, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, 1408 fires occurred this year, which is 14% more than in the same period last year. 162 people died in fires. Despite the fact that the number of people killed in fires has decreased by 5.8% overall, the number of children killed in fires has increased to 11 people. The total material costs from fires exceeded Br10 billion. -0-