Firefighters in Kazakhstan battle Belogorskoye forest fire for second day since Aug. 13
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Firefighters are battling a forest fire in Belogorskoye forestry in East Kazakhstan region for a second day after it began on Aug. 13, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. The ministry said 172 people, 36 units of equipment and three helicopters are involved in efforts to localize and fully extinguish the fire. The blaze is one of eight forest fires reported across Kazakhstan on Aug. 13.
Belogorskoye Forestry Fire
The blaze was reported on Aug. 13 at the Asu-Bulak communal state institution in East Kazakhstan region, according to Kazakhstan's Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources. The ministry said two fire centers were identified in Belogorskoye forestry. Forces and equipment were dispatched after the initial report.
Firefighting Resources
A total of 172 people, 36 units of equipment and three helicopters are involved in the response, according to the ministry. Helicopters from Kazavialesoohrana, Emergency Situations Department units and state forestry institution personnel are taking part. Earlier reports said eight forest fires broke out across Kazakhstan on Aug. 13.
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