Specialists of SKO TJD are worried about the conditions of grass burning. About 150 fires were extinguished only on the weekend.

Mostly grass burns in open areas and near cottage communities. The reasons are cases of careless use of fire.

SKO TJD warns: people should be very careful when using open fire, do not light fire near houses in windy weather, dry grass and reeds should not be burned. Do not throw unextinguished cigarette butts, glass containers from the car on the road. Do not light a fire!

Administrative liability is provided for unauthorized fires, burning hearths and burning dry grass:

According to Article 336 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan - a fine of 20 MEC;

According to Article 410 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Republic of Kazakhstan - a warning or a fine of 5 MEC;

KR According to part 2 of Article 204 of the Criminal Code - destruction or damage to property of others due to careless use of fire or dangerous sources, in case of serious consequences or serious damage - a fine of up to two thousand MEC, correctional work or imprisonment for up to 2 years is provided. it is necessary to clear the grass in time.

When relaxing in nature, you should pay special attention to safety, because about 90% of such fires are caused by human fault.

If you notice a fire, try to put it out yourself at the initial stage, if you are unable to do so, call 101 or 112 and call the fire brigade.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/emer-vko/press/news/details/975250?lang=kk