All forest, field fires extinguished in Georgia

15:33, 10.01.2021

The firefighters have extinguished all the forest and field fires across Georgia, the Emergency Situations Management Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reported on Sunday.

Since the initial outbreak on January 4, the emergency service received up to 300 calls about forest and field fires.

More than 700 firefighters, around 100 emergency vehicles, and the helicopter of the MIA Border Police of Georgia involved in the firefighting operation.

The Emergency Management Service urges citizens to refrain from burning grass in the fields and arable lands.

By - Marika Kartozia

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