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Wildfire on Nedorazumeniya Island Near Magadan Extinguished After Four Days

Environmental prosecutors initiated a review over the rapid expansion of the blaze.

Overview

  • The final burn area totaled 67 hectares, primarily peat and dry vegetation.
  • Nineteen personnel from Avialesookhrana and the regional rescue center carried out the suppression.
  • Temperatures down to minus 17°C impeded ground work and ruled out helicopter water drops.
  • Overnight snowfall likely aided full extinguishment, and no injuries or damage to the tourist base were reported.
  • The team is demobilizing and returning to Magadan after securing two buildings on the island about 20 kilometers offshore.