As of June 26, 2025, forest fires have broken out in parts of Erdene and Selenge soums of Tuv province, prompting emergency efforts to bring the situation under control and fully extinguish the blazes.
Due to the recurrence and severity of wildfires in Selenge province, which pose a serious threat to the environment, local authorities have elevated the region to a status of "increased level of disaster preparedness" as of yesterday.
Fires have been reported in Tushig, Khuder, and Yeruu soums in Selenge province. In response, a total of 411 personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the National Rescue Brigade, the Darkhan and Selenge province emergency services, and the Armed Forces have been deployed.
The firefighting operation involves 24 vehicles, 1 Armed forces helicopter, 101 local volunteers, and 18 vehicles. Authorities are continuing their efforts to prevent the spread of the fires and ensure the safety of local communities and ecosystems.

Published Date:2025-06-26