This year, Kazakhstan anticipates
a hot and dry summer, increasing the risk of natural wildfires. To address
this, a special task force of around 50,000 personnel and over 10,000 units of
specialized equipment has been prepared. According to the country’s Emergency
Situations Ministry, 19 aircraft from the Kazaviaspas fleet, nine of which are
equipped with spillway devices, are continuously on standby. There are also 120
drones for aerial reconnaissance. Additionally, a national civil protection
service has been established to coordinate firefighting efforts in case of
major wildfires. Overall, the country is actively implementing the Action Plan
for the prevention and elimination of natural fires. Mineralized strips are
being created in the regions to protect residential areas from steppe or forest
fires.
