DSNS aviation joins fight in Bohdany forest fire

DSNS aviation joins fight in Bohdany forest fire AI

A multi-kilometre forest fire continues to burn near the village of Bohdany in Vyshhorod district, Kyiv region. Kyiv region authorities say the State Emergency Service has deployed aviation plus crews from Kyiv, Kyiv region and other oblasts as hot, windy weather spreads the flames. The blaze is north of Kyiv in Vyshhorod district; smoke and emergency activity may affect nearby suburbs and riverside recreation spots.

A large forest fire is burning in Vyshhorod district, near the village of Bohdany, with the fire front stretching for several kilometres, Kyiv region emergency services report. Hot temperatures and strong winds are accelerating the spread and making firefighting more difficult.

The Main Department of the State Emergency Service (DSNS) in Kyiv region says firefighters from Kyiv, Kyiv region and other oblasts, together with workers from the State Enterprise “Lisy Ukrayiny,” have been mobilised. DSNS aviation has been brought in to support suppression efforts. The operation is ongoing and crews are working in heavy smoke and high heat.

Authorities link this incident to broader regional wildfire activity and advise following official updates. For the latest status, consult DSNS and Kyiv region emergency channels.

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