On the eve of Easter Ukrainian rescuers are checking the fire safety status of the temples, - reported the press service of the State Service for Emergency Situations.
“The one of the biggest religious holidays – Easter is approaching. Its celebration is associated with the accumulation of a large number of people in the churches and the massive use of open flames, such as candles in religious institutions. That’s why in April throughout Ukraine the Rescue Service staff is carrying out a series of measures aimed at ensuring the fire safety of the temples, as well as to prevent the occurrence of emergencies in the churches during the worship services, "- said in a statement.
So, during the current week rescuers visited the temples of Volynska, Mykolaivska, Odesska, Khmelnytska, Khersonska, Zhitomyrska regions.