So that tidying up the yard doesn't turn into a tragedy: rescuers' tips

March 10, 2026

Spring is the season when the earth awakens. However, it is during these periods that it most often suffers from human carelessness. Burning dry grass, which some may consider a "quick way to tidy up," actually triggers a chain of destructive processes. This is not just a bad habit – it is a dangerous practice with consequences that are felt for years.

Spring is the season when the earth awakens. However, it is during these periods that it most often suffers from human carelessness. Burning dry grass, which some may consider a "quick way to tidy up," actually triggers a chain of destructive processes. This is not just a bad habit – it is a dangerous practice with consequences that are felt for years.

As a rule, during the spring and summer periods, the number of fires related to burning dry grass and shrubs, as well as garbage incineration, increases in the republic. A characteristic feature of "spring" fires is the rapid spread of flames in all directions, leading to the destruction of residential buildings, outbuildings, loss of life, and disruption of ecosystems.
Practically all grass fires are caused by human negligence. As practice shows, it is carelessness, and sometimes intentional disregard for safety rules by people, that leads to fires in the spring: non-compliance with fire safety rules during yard cleanup, and at times, deliberate burning of dry vegetation, and careless handling of fire when making bonfires lead to tragic consequences – outbuildings and residential houses end up in flames, the spreading fire threatens forest areas, and poses a danger to people's lives and health.
We draw your attention to the fact that burning dry vegetation and grass at the root is prohibited by law. Violators face a fine of up to 30 basic units. If the consequences of burning are more serious and damage is caused on a particularly large scale, criminal liability is also provided for by law.
To ensure that routine yard cleaning does not turn into a disaster, it is important to remember: fire does not forgive carelessness. It demands attention, respect, and strict adherence to rules. Let every step be thoughtful, and every action be safe.
If you plan to burn trash
• Light a fire only in calm, windless weather, when the flames cannot spread to dry grass.
• Choose a location far from houses, sheds, outbuildings, forests, and peat bogs – the fire must be isolated from anything that can catch fire.
• Before igniting the trash, dig a fire pit, creating a protective barrier.
• Keep a bucket of water, a shovel, or a fire extinguisher nearby – fire likes suddenness, but you must be ready before it is.
• Do not leave the campfire for a second. Even a small flame left unattended can cause great trouble.
• After finishing burning, be sure to douse the embers with water until even a hint of smoldering disappears.
If the fire gets out of control – do not try to handle it alone. Immediately call rescuers at 101 or 112. Every minute counts when it comes to a fire.
Burning dry vegetation is not a tradition or a help to nature. It is an intervention that causes more harm than it seems at first glance. Every refusal to burn is a saved life, a saved home, healthy land, and a peaceful spring.