On July 14, 2019 two fires occurred on the territory of Bayanaul GNNP

14 июля 2019

Ignitions occurred in the territories of 83 and 73 quarters of Bayanaul forestry, Bayanaul GNNP. The forces and facilities of Bayanaul GNNP and Bayanaul aviation branch were immediately pulled to the site of fire. Fire extinguishing was complicated by high temperatures, strong winds and difficult mountainous terrain.

In addition, fire trucks, water carriers and tankers were sent to help firefighters. On July 16, a Mi-8 helicopter of the Ust-Kamenogorsk aviation department with a spillway on an external sling and paratroopers-firemen on board was involved in extinguishing the fire.

On July 17, 2019, an MI-26 helicopter with an overflow device was used to extinguish the fire. In total, more than 100 targeted water discharges to fires were performed, with a total tonnage of more than 350 tons.

Thanks to well-coordinated and skillful actions of all fire fighting services, after three days of stubborn fire fighting, it was possible to stop its further spread. Approximate fire area 46 hectares.

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