29 wildfires in Mongolia destroyed 70,172 hectares of forests and grasslands this year, mainly due to negligence.
29 wildfires in Mongolia this year have destroyed 70,172 hectares of forests and grasslands, as reported by the National Emergency Management Agency. People's negligence, such as unattended open fires and discarded cigarette butts, are identified as the main cause. The agency warns against such actions due to windy and dry spring conditions, common in Mongolia's harsh continental climate.
April 16, 2024
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