If you've heard about recent wildfires near Chernobyl, you might wonder why an area abandoned decades ago still sparks such global concern. You're about to discover why these fires are more than just typical forest blazes and the unique dangers they pose.
Recent wildfires have reignited global concerns about the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
Multiple fires, often starting in dry grass, have been reported within the 2,600 square kilometer Exclusion Zone.