Russian court fines company 80M rubles for sparking devastating forest fire

The Chernihivsky District Court has upheld a lawsuit brought by the Vladivostok Interdistrict Environmental Prosecutor. The ruling fully supported the prosecutor’s claims against Snegurovskoye LLC. The company was found responsible for a forest fire that caused major ecological harm. The fire started after Snegurovskoye LLC failed to maintain a required firebreak. This was a mineralized strip meant to separate the forest reserve from the company’s land. The court confirmed a direct link between this violation and the subsequent blaze.

The fire caused extensive damage to wildlife and their natural habitats. As a result, the company has been ordered to pay over 80 million rubles in compensation. The court’s decision holds the company accountable for its negligence. The payment of over 80 million rubles aims to address the environmental harm caused by the fire. The ruling serves as a legal confirmation of the company’s responsibility.