In Khakassia killed 15 people, burned over a thousand buildings – BBC Russian

• 13 April 2015

Post

According to the MOE, the fire spread immediately 30 settlements of the republic

In Khakassia in fires killed 15 people, one unaccounted for. Doctors reported that among the dead have children.

According to the Center for Disaster Medicine of the region most affected about 500 people. Major injuries – burns and carbon monoxide poisoning.

The fire supposedly was burning dry grass, according to the ministry. Strong gusty winds complicated firefighting.

Because of the numerous fires almost the entire region tightened smoke.

Prohibition

The head of Khakassia Viktor Zimin called abnormal situation – on Sunday for an hour The fire broke out almost the entire territory of the republic.

According to local authorities, fire engulfed 30 villages. According to preliminary data, burned 1,200 houses, about two thousand people lost their homes.

Emergency Situations Ministry has launched nine temporary accommodation of people affected by fires.

In extinguishing the fire, in addition to rescue officers, took Servicemen, two amphibious aircraft Be-200, two tankers IL-76 and Mi-8 and Mi-26.

Also, to fight forest fires attracted 40 paratroopers federal Avialesookhrana.

According to the MOE, now all fires in Khakassia eliminated, but firefighters and the military remain on the ground and making sure not to have any new fires.

The Government of the Republic offered for the duration of the state of emergency situation to ban alcohol sales.

According to RIA Novosti, with this initiative, the Minister of Interior of Khakassia. Head of the region approved the idea.