Information about the fire in Almaty region
On August 6, 2019 the fire which occurred in the territory of Taldynsky rural district of Panfilovsky district of Almaty region passed to the territory of 59 quarter of Lesnovsky forestry, Zharkentsky KSU. Paratroopers-firefighters of RSE "Kazavialesookhrana", specialists of the state fire service, mi-171 helicopters are involved in fire extinguishing. Firefighting is complicated by difficult mountain terrain (slopes of 45 degrees), poor visibility and difficult meteorological conditions (high temperatures and strong updrafts). At present, the fires in the territory of the State forest Fund are localized. Mi-171 helicopters carry out water discharges to the fire centers and deliver people and goods. The fire area is approximately 400 hectares (of which GLF 2.5 hectares). Work is underway to extinguish the fire.