44 wildfires burned 435,658 hectares of Mongolia's forests and grasslands, a 15.9% increase from last year, with negligence being the main cause.

44 wildfires have burned 435,658 hectares of Mongolia's forests and grasslands since January, reports the National Emergency Management Agency. This is a 15.9% increase from the same period last year, with negligence being the main cause. Mongolia faces dry and windy spring weather, with strong winds and dust storms expected, prompting the agency to urge the public to prevent wildfires.

April 24, 2024
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