Forest fire in Kharkiv region injures two: firefighting efforts ongoing
Source: Oleh Syniehubov/Telegram
A raging forest fire in the Kharkiv region has spread to the village of Studenok, resulting in injuries to two individuals. The burn area continues to spread as emergency services are trying to bring it under control.
Among the injured are a local resident and a State Emergency Service (SES) worker, both of whom are receiving medical attention.
To combat the fire, additional emergency crews have been deployed, with firefighters from Kharkiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy regions joining the effort. A total of 77 units of equipment and 275 personnel are currently engaged in firefighting operations. The smoldering has reportedly spread over 1200 hectares.
Evacuation efforts are also underway, with 200 residents being safely evacuated by community workers, the National Police, and emergency service teams. The evacuees have been provided with food and water, while some residents chose to leave the area using their own cars.
The firefighting and evacuation operations continue as authorities strive to contain the flames.
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