Firefighters extinguish two-week blaze in Chernobyl exclusion zone

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Firefighters extinguished a two-week blaze in the Chernobyl exclusion zone on Friday, July 10, 2026. The fire primarily involved forest litter and deadwood. Rescuers stated their actions prevented significant spread and maintained full control, with radiation levels remaining within natural norms throughout. This incident follows previous damage to nuclear facilities in the zone, including a June 7 attack on spent nuclear fuel storage and a February 14, 2025 drone strike on the Chernobyl sarcophagus.


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