The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations in Irkutsk Oblast urges residents to be especially vigilant and immediately report dry grass or tree fires by calling 01 and 112. Burning stubble and crop residues and lighting fires in fields are prohibited, and violations carry heavy fines. Rescuers also ask not to burn grass or trash, not to leave fires unattended, and not to throw cigarette butts into dry grass, to prevent fires and save lives.

The Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for the Irkutsk Region urges the public to remain vigilant. If you notice dry grass or trees catching fire, immediately report it by calling the emergency number “01” or “112” from a mobile phone, and indicate the exact location and approximate size of the fire.
Remember that, in accordance with paragraph 218 of the Fire Safety Regulations in the Russian Federation, approved by Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 390 dated 22.04.2012, burning stubble, crop residues, and lighting fires in fields is prohibited, and this ban allows no exceptions.
Thus, uncontrolled burning by agricultural enterprises and landowners constitutes a violation of fire safety requirements, which entails, in accordance with part 1 of Article 20.4 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of 1,000 to 1,500 rubles; on officials - from 6,000 to 15,000 rubles; on legal entities – from 150,000 to 200,000 rubles.
The same actions committed under conditions of a special fire safety regime entail the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of 2,000 to 4,000 rubles; on officials - from 15,000 to 30,000 rubles; on legal entities - from 400,000 to 500,000 rubles.
We ask you to observe fire safety rules during the spring period!
Do not burn grass or trash in areas adjacent to the home.
Do not leave campfires unattended in forested areas.
Do not throw cigarette butts into dry grass.
The above measures will help prevent fires and preserve property, health, and lives.