Russians are crazy – the whole world knows about it. Even when our forests were still burning and it was prohibited to enter them, there were “venturers” who organized picnics in the open air. They paid absolutely no attention to two important facts:
-one single sparkle from a bonfire or a cigarette can result into a real natural disaster in dry weather;
-our own lives are in danger in such a case.
As for those who burn grass and garbage within city boundaries, it’s dangerous but we can’t avoid it completely. Large piles of litter appear near our houses after subbotniks. We have to get rid of them anyway. Maybe, people should be informed about safety rules more often and stiffer fines for their neglection should be introduced?
Special bonfire control can be organized. Small brigades will wander here and there and watch how garbage is burnt and call the police if somebody refuses to follow the rules. I think many people will agree to join the patrol if their work is properly paid. But if a fire breaks out on the territory assigned to a certain brigade, its members will be also have to answer for it…
