Wildfire in western Latvia destroys over 100 hectares of forest, peatland

Source: Xinhua| 2018-07-18 20:57:54|Editor: Shi Yinglun
Video PlayerClose

RIGA, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Firefighters on Wednesday battled a major wildfire that was raging in the western Latvian district of Talsi, destroying large swathes of forest territory and peatland, rescue services aid.

The blaze quickly spread to a more than 100 hectare large area amid persistently hot, dry and windy weather, representatives of the State Fire and Rescue Service said.

A total of 17 fire brigades were dispatched to tackle the fire on Wednesday, with equipment of the State Forest Service and an army helicopter also involved in the operation. Rescuers said that the flames were not posing any danger to local residents as there were no home in the area effected by the wildfire.

"It is still windy, and because of the persistent dry spell, flames have been spreading swiftly. Work is ongoing to contain the fire, which has affected a large territory. We are talking about more than 100 hectares, but the exact size of the burnt area will be established after the fire is brought under control," said Inta Palkavniece, a spokeswoman for the State Fire and Rescue Service, adding that the area is really boggy and difficult to access with all the necessary firefighting equipment.

Representatives of the Latvian State Forest Service warned that because of the prolonged heat and drought, fire hazard in Latvia's forests is especially high this summer. They urged people to be especially cautious when handling fire outdoors.

TOP STORIES
EDITOR’S CHOICE
MOST VIEWED
EXPLORE XINHUANET
010020070750000000000000011100001373333561
国产无码在线观看免费在线,37pao国产成视频,日韩一区二区视频在线,国产国产人免费人成免费视频麻豆
亚洲成色最大综合在线 | 欧美日韩国产在线观看网站 | 日韩在线一级还看 | 午夜AV手机在线免费观看 | 思思久久99精品久久中文 | 日日超级碰碰碰碰久久久久 |