In the National Park of Ķemeri there is a forest fire and bog – in Latvia

Friday afternoon, a forest fire and peat bogs in parcemeri National Park, near Lake Kanieris, broke out. It is not known at present how many burns occur. On-site clearing is coordinated by the National Forest Service, several national fire and rescue brigades as well as specialists in the work of the Conservation Council, informs the Nature Conservation Council.

A helicopter with a bag of water is also involved in the eradication, which provides important support because it is impossible to reach the combustion site by transport.

"The fire is declared near the tourist attraction of Mount Kanieris, but for the moment, we ask that this tourist site is not visited around the Kaieros Lake, in order to do not endanger our health or interfere with the work of the responsible services.It is also prohibited to use unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, at this location, "informs the administration.

Video: Burning place on Fridays at about During the hot and dry years, the forests present an extremely high fire risk, everyone is therefore encouraged to exercise the utmost caution so that the negligence or unintentional negligence do not result in unavoidable consequences.The Local Fire and Rescue Service (SUGD) is still in many places instead, but in some places it also burns with naked flames