Fire of reeds. 100 firefighters in action
The fire brigade together with foresters and air support takes up dramatic fight against the element. The fire broke out in the afternoon and is still not controlled.
Firefighters fight the element with the third hour
– A fire report was received around 14.31, we fight the third hour to master the fire. The situation is dynamic, currently 100 firefighters are fighting with fire, there are about 30 hosts on site and another. Our activities are assisted from the air by Dromader and the helicopter of the Regional Directorate of State Forests in Bialystok – says in an interview with « Fakt » young firefighter Justyna Kłusiewicz, spokesman for the Podlasie Voivodship Commander of the State Fire Service. – At the beginning the fire covered about 10 hectares of forests, but the situation is still not controlled.
Modern technologies in the service of lifeguards
The latest technological solutions are used in rescue operations. The so -called A drone group and a Sherp off -road vehicle that allows you to reach hard -to -reach areas. This allows for a more effective fight against fire and providing the necessary equipment faster.
There is drought in these areas covered by the fire, which is why the fire spreads quickly. It is not yet known what initiated him. This is once again this spring, when firefighters have to face flames in the Biebrza National Park. Three weeks ago, nearly 90 hectares of cane and dry grasses burned in similar circumstances.
A huge fire near the Podkarpackie reserve. « Unusual view in the middle of winter »
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young asp. Łukasz Rutkowski / State Fire Service / Fire Brigade
Candles are burning in the Biebrza National Park.
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young asp. Łukasz Rutkowski / State Fire Service / Fire Brigade
Languages of smoke can be seen from a few kilometers.
