In the Mykolaiv region, 19 fires were recorded, three of which resulted from hostilities

19 August and on the night of 20 August in the Mykolaiv region 19 fires were recorded, three of which were caused by hostilities.

Due to attacks by strike UAVs the roofs of a residential house and a two-story building burned, as well as dry vegetation on an open area in Mykolaiv and Voznesensk districts.

Another 14 fires occurred in open areas. Firefighters extinguished fires of dry grass, bushes, crop residues and rubbish on a total area of 11 hectares.

Also, in Kazanka they extinguished an outbuilding of 10 sq. m, and in Mykolaiv — a Chevrolet Lacetti passenger car.

The causes of the fires are being investigated.

More than 60 State Emergency Service personnel and 15 pieces of equipment were involved in firefighting; in some cases — firefighters of the local fire protection service.

Source: Main Department of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Mykolaiv Oblast.

Previously we reported:

• Dry vegetation destroyed three buildings: 40 fires occurred in Mykolaiv region
• In Mykolaiv region, 47 fires were recorded in a day: total area exceeded 30 hectares
• In Mykolaiv region, 36 fires were recorded in a day: four were caused by Shahed attacks
• Dry grass, a car and the consequences of hostilities: 40 fires occurred in Mykolaiv region in a day
• Burns, destroyed structures and a “Molniya” attack: 58 fires occurred in Mykolaiv region in a day