The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center warns of an extraordinary level of fire danger in Kyiv and the region on August 17 and 18.
“Weather conditions will contribute to a high probability of fires in ecosystems in the presence of sources of ignition (open fire),” the center said in a statement on its Telegram channel on Friday.
The Kyiv City State Administration (KCSA) asks residents and guests of the capital to follow fire safety rules, not to use faulty or damaged electrical equipment, not to make fires, in particular, in parks and forest park areas, etc.
The KCSA reminds of the decision of the Kyiv City Defense Council to ban visits to forests and forest park areas under martial law, both on foot and by transport.
In addition, it is reported that according to Article 152 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Ukraine, a fine of UAH 340 to UAH 1,360 is provided for lighting a fire in unauthorized places.
There is also a strict ban on burning dead wood in Ukraine, the violation of which is punishable by a fine: for citizens – from UAH 6120 to 12240; for officials – from UAH 21420 to 30600.
