Peat smoldering continues in 11 districts of Kyiv

Peat smoldering continues in 11 districts of Kyiv

In fact, to put out peat fires in peatlands in Kyiv region rescuers will need at least a week, reported in the State service of emergencies.

According to firefighters, the rain does not help extinguish the smoldering peat fires however it does not allow fires to spread further.

30 firefighters are working to extinguish fire on the area of 119 hectares, 3 fire trucks with water tanks are involved in it  By this time, only 20 percent of the total firing area was put out.