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Cold Snap Pushes Household Fires to 195 in Mongolia as Ulaanbaatar Steps Up Response

Authorities emphasize home-heating safety to stem further household hazards.

Overview

  • In the past week, Ulaanbaatar recorded five rescue operations and 48 fire calls, official data show.
  • Firefighters ensured the safety of 35 people and protected about 2.4 billion MNT in property, according to the Capital Emergency Department.
  • Rescuers in Bagakhangai towed a snowbound vehicle that had one adult and four children inside.
  • Roughly 1,300 municipal workers are clearing streets daily across nine districts using specialized snow and ice equipment.
  • City crews transported 2,008 tonnes of waste from the Narangi, Tsagaan Davaa and Moringiin Davaa landfill sites, and forecasters say the cold will persist.