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Forest, dozens of private houses burned down due to shelling of Vovchansk community

The fire covered 15 hectares. 

Forest, dozens of private houses burned down due to shelling of Vovchansk community
Fire in the house due to shelling
Photo: SES

Yesterday, as a result of massive strikes on the frontline settlements of the Vovchansk community in Chuhuyev district, a large-scale fire with a total area of more than 15 hectares broke out. 

According to the State Emergency Service, the coniferous litter of the pine forest was burning, and the fire partially spread to the crowns of trees and the private sector. The blaze destroyed dozens of residential and commercial buildings. 

The firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to another residential sector, leaving 64 buildings intact.

Elimination of fire in Kharkiv Region
Photo: SES
Elimination of fire in Kharkiv Region
Fire due to shelling of Kharkiv Region
Photo: SES
Fire due to shelling of Kharkiv Region

There were no casualties or injuries.

More than 2,300 hectares of forests are on fire in the Kharkiv Region due to Russian shelling. Rescuers are extinguishing 18 forest fires in the Region. They have already managed to contain 9 forest fires on the area of 141 hectares. 

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