Lviv region: rescuers extinguished 10 dead wood fires over the past day, during one of which the body of a man was found
Over the past 24 hours, firefighters extinguished 10 dry grass, shrub and stubble fires in Lviv, Stryi and Chervonohrad districts of Lviv region. A total of 42 rescuers and 12 units of special equipment were engaged in firefighting. The fire destroyed more than 5000 square meters of soil and all living things, leaving only ashes behind.
Yesterday, at 21:34, rescuers received a report of a fire in an open area in the town of Velyki Mosty, Chervonohrad district.
Rescuers of the 52nd State Fire and Rescue Post of Velyki Mosty were sent to the scene.
While extinguishing the fire, the body of a man born in 1963 was found at the scene. The firefighters extinguished the fire on the area of 1000 square meters. The fire was localized at 22:21 and eliminated at 22:32.
The causes and circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated by law enforcement.