Fire in the forest near Shurovo was extinguished for more than seven hours due to shelling from Russia

A fire in Donetsk region

A fire broke out in the forest near the village of Shurovo in Donetsk region on May 26 due to shelling from the Russian Federation. The fire could not be extinguished for several hours, according to the State Emergency Service of Donetsk region.

Rescue efforts

It took rescuers over seven hours to put out the fire and prevent it from spreading to the residential area.

Extent of damage

The fire destroyed 15 hectares of forest land.