Russia develops mines to fight forest fires

New Russian mines could help suppress forest fires and neutralize toxic chemicals from a distance of three kilometers.

Scientists from the Perm University of Russia have invented a special type of mine used to extinguish forest fires, Sputnik said on Aug. 5.

The special feature of this type of mine is that it can extinguish small fires from afar. (Illustration).

According to Russian experts, this type of mine is made of many different active substances, in which aluminum is the dominant component. When mines are thrown, these active ingredients are released and extinguish the bushfire that is spreading rapidly.

The special feature of this type of mine is that it can extinguish small fires remotely, reducing the risk and risk to firefighters, and lowering the operating costs of the Department of Emergencies. Russia.

"For hard to reach areas, traditional firefighting requires the participation of paratroopers, the construction of roads around firefighters as well as manned aircraft. can be released from unmanned aerial vehicles, " a scientist involved in the mine development project stated.

In addition to fire fighting, new types of mines are also used to neutralize harmful gases in chemical leaks.