A forest fire breaks out in the Kharkiv region
A forest fire broke out in the Kharkiv region on April 12, caused by an artillery strike by Russian forces. The incident occurred in the village of Kolesnykivka, resulting in the ignition of dry coniferous litter. By the time firefighters arrived, the fire had spread to about 1 hectare, but was extinguished by 10:55.
Weather conditions fueling fire danger
The Kharkiv Hydrometeorological Center warned of high fire danger in the region due to dry and hot weather conditions. The recent dry spell has increased the risk of fires, with the center predicting continued high fire danger on April 13. Residents are urged to exercise caution to prevent further incidents.
