In Yakutia, a case was opened for negligence in extinguishing a fire, the area of which increased 116 times
In Yakutia, the Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under the article “Negligence” after an inspection in the Suntarsky district, where natural fires were raging. According to the republic's prosecutor's office, on June 21, a forest fire was discovered in the area, the area of which at that time amounted to 31 hectares. After two days, those in charge decided to suspend the fire, as a result of which the area increased 116 times - up to 3,600 hectares.