Minister of ecology and natural resources of Ukraine Igor Shevchenko believes the arson of the main version of the causes of fires in the area of alienation under Chernobyl.

The fire broke out in the Chernobyl exclusion area at the end of April on an area of about 400 hectares. To destroy it attracted more than 300 people and 51 of the vehicles, as well as among them airplanes and helicopters. Background radiation in Kiev and Chernobyl, according to the state service for emergency situations, after the fire remained normal.

"I have a strong feeling on the information that I know that it (the fire in the Chernobyl area - ed.) was not spontaneous. I have two versions, They are not confirmed, we have made inquiries in law enforcement. They are required to verify and analyze. Or it's a diversion

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