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Latvia forest fire season conclusion

Overview

The forest fire-prone period in Latvia officially concluded on September 30. The State Forest Service reported that 264 forest fires occurred throughout the year, covering a total area of 203 hectares. Officials noted that favorable weather conditions resulted in a relatively low number of fires and burned area compared to previous years.

During the conclusion of the season, the State Fire and Rescue Service (VUGD) reported a high volume of activity, including 10 fires, 30 rescue operations, and 15 missing persons reports within a 24-hour period. These operations included using drones and quad bikes to locate missing persons in forests and managing various accidents and pollution cleanups.

Entities

State Forest Service · Latvia · State Fire and Rescue Service

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Latvia emergency services report active period as forest fire season ends

    Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service reported numerous emergency calls, including a car-elk collision and missing persons searches, as the country's forest fire-prone period officially concluded.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Latvia begins annual driving hunt season

    Latvia's driving hunt season begins October 1, lasting until March 31. The State Forest Service emphasizes mandatory animal registration via the ‘Mednis’ app and strict adherence to hunting safety protocols.

Sources

auseklis.lv · brivbridis.lv · dzirkstele.lv · preili.lv · valmieraszinas.lv