The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations has released information that additional forces from the department were sent to extinguish the fire near Novorossiysk.
It is explained that an airmobile group of 50 people, as well as 7 units of special equipment, have been deployed towards Kuban.
In its official Telegram channel, the Russian Emergencies Ministry states: “Authorized units are working to stabilize the situation.”
It was previously reported that the fire was raging over an area of 51 hectares.
State of emergency
It was also indicated that the city authorities had introduced a state of emergency, which entailed evacuation measures.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry also emphasized that more than 300 rescuers and 84 units of special equipment have already been involved in extinguishing the fire.
At the moment, the elements are raging near three recreation centers, and there are concerns about the fire moving towards the village of Dyurso.
It is emphasized that if the fire cannot be extinguished, residents of the specified settlement will be evacuated.