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Prosecutor Cites Slow Response as Blaze Spreads on Island Near Magadan

Regional environmental authorities filed a formal demand to bolster efforts after the fire grew rapidly.

Overview

  • Nedorazumeniya Island about 20 kilometers from Magadan is experiencing a forest fire that has spread through peatlands and dry vegetation.
  • The Magadan interdistrict environmental prosecutor's office submitted a representation to the regional Natural Resources Ministry, citing delayed suppression and directing tighter coordination.
  • A 19-person Avialesookhrana team is fighting the blaze following an initial deployment of six specialists delivered by the regional rescue center.
  • Officials say there is no current threat to buildings at the island's tourist base, which sits within a valued ecosystem.
  • The cause is under investigation, with local officials indicating it likely involves human activity.