Attention! High fire hazard persists in the Vitebsk region!

Over the past day, 3 cases of grass and shrub fires were registered in the Vitebsk region: 2 in the Beshenkovichi district and 1 in the Chashniki district.

By decisions of local authorities, a ban on visiting forests has been introduced in 15 districts of the region: Beshenkovichi, Vitebsk, Gorodok, Dubrovno, Liozno, Lepel, Orsha, Miory, Polotsk, Rossony, Senno, Tolochin, Ushachi, Chashniki, Shumilino districts.

In four regions, restrictions on visiting forests have been introduced: Verkhnedvinsk, Glubokoye, Dokshitsy, Sharkovshchina districts.

Since the beginning of the year, 91 cases of grass and shrub fires, 1 case of peat bog fires, and 13 forest fires have been recorded in the Vitebsk region.

Dear citizens, refrain from entering forests, as well as from tidying up your household plots using fire!

Remember that burning dry vegetation is prohibited by law! According to Article 16.40 of the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Administrative Offenses, for illegal burning of dry vegetation, grass in the root, as well as stubble and post-harvest residues in fields, or failure to take measures to extinguish fires, guilty persons are brought to administrative responsibility in the form of a fine of up to 1200 Belarusian rubles (30 basic units).

In accordance with Article 16.41, setting fires in prohibited places is punishable by a fine of up to 480 Belarusian rubles (12 basic units). In case of causing damage of a particularly large scale, criminal liability arises. Violation of fire safety requirements, which led to a fire and the destruction or damage of another's property, entails a fine of from 1200 Belarusian rubles (30 basic units).

Therefore, be responsible, do not throw burning cigarette butts or matches onto the grass, do not leave glass bottles on the ground. Do not light fires in the forest during the fire hazard period.

Fires can be lit on household plots, but a number of important rules must be observed. A specially prepared place must be used for this. You cannot use

flammable liquids, except for those specifically intended for this purpose.

Fires can be lit in calm weather, and constant control over the burning process must be ensured. In addition, a container of water, sand, or a fire extinguisher must be readily available. When leaving, the embers must be completely extinguished.