In Burdakovka and Pivovarikha peat bogs continue to burn strongly, and the morning smoke in Irkutsk and suburbs is linked to smoldering peat deposits and active forest fires. Due to a shortage of people for firefighting, the Irkutsk administration together with the district mayor's office and the Ministry of Emergency Situations is forming volunteer fire squads. Anyone over 18 who meets health and equipment requirements can join.
In Burdakovka and Pivovarikha, peat bogs are burning intensely. The smoke that appears in the mornings in Irkutsk and the suburbs is caused by the smoldering of peat deposits and ongoing forest fires. There is a critical shortage of people who could put them out. At present, most rescuers and firefighters are working to extinguish forest fires.- The Irkutsk administration, together with the administration of the Irkutsk District and the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Irkutsk Region, is forming volunteer firefighting teams to extinguish peat fires, - the mayor's office said. - Anyone wishing to join the volunteer firefighting team can get advice and sign up by calling the Irkutsk Unified Dispatch Service.
Conditions: age over 18, sober state, no alcohol with them, and no contraindications to prolonged physical work. Clothing - appropriate for the weather, made of non-flammable materials (jeans, anti-encephalitis suits made of dense natural fabric, without synthetics). Footwear - leather boots (combat boots, tarpaulin or leather boots), preferably with high shafts. If possible, bring a reserve of drinking water and a thermos of tea.