A fire prevention regime has been introduced in the Kirov region: residents of Kirov are restricted from visiting the forests.

      On Friday, July 25, an anti-fire regime was established in the Kirov region. The resolution comes into force from the date of its publication — July 25 — and remains effective until the resolution is revoked, but not longer than 21 calendar days. According to the document, restrictions have been introduced for citizens regarding staying in forests, as well as a ban on the entry of vehicles into forests and the conduct of certain types of work there.

      "From the date of entry into force of this resolution, during the period of the special fire prevention regime in the forests of the Kirov region, it is prohibited to stay in forests for citizens, except for official or traditional events, passage along public roads, movement of organized pilgrim columns along routes agreed upon in advance with the Ministry of Forestry of the Kirov region, visiting holiday bases, children's health camps, sanatoriums, tourist bases by vouchers, and members of gardening associations," the document states.

      Residents of Kirov are also prohibited from making fires in forests, conducting fire-hazardous work, performing work with open flames in forests and adjacent territories at a distance of at least 200 meters, including the burning of logging residues, garbage, dry grass, and household waste.

      It is also forbidden to harvest wood except for fire prevention, sanitary, and health-improvement activities.