Fire prevention specialists emphasize that many destructive incidents can be mitigated by adhering to fundamental technical maintenance and fire safety protocols. Data from the Department of Fire Protection and Rescue (PAGD) indicates that during the previous year’s harvest season, a total of 573 fires were recorded. Of these, 148 incidents took place in open areas, resulting in damage to 17 combine harvesters, including one that was completely destroyed.
This year, the harvest season saw 447 recorded fires in July, with 63 of those occurring in open areas and damaging two combine harvesters. Activity continued into August, with only two combine harvesters burning during the initial days of the month. Specific incidents were reported on August 3rd, in the Kriūkų village within the Šakių district’s Seirijų seniūnija.
On this date, a combine harvester identified as an “Ideal T9 Fendt” and one hayfield were involved in a fire. The following day, August 4th, another incident occurred in the Poštagalvės village in the Lazdijų district’s Seirijų seniūnija, where an “Ideal T9 Fendt” combine harvester and one hayfield burned. These statistics highlight the recurring nature of fire risks during the harvest period, underscoring the necessity of preventative measures.
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