A large-scale fire that broke out on the 8th of this month at the Numrug Nature Reserve in eastern Mongolia reportedly destroyed approximately 80% of the reserve. A vehicle belonging to Japanese-affiliated company Mobicom is believed to have been involved, and company executives visited the site to apologize.
A large-scale fire broke out on the 8th of this month at the Numrug Nature Reserve in eastern Mongolia, burning approximately 80% of its area. Wildlife and rare plants in the area were reportedly affected.
A vehicle belonging to Japanese-affiliated company Mobicom has been cited as a possible cause of the fire, and a group including 3 of the company's executives visited the site and apologized. Journalists conducting reporting inside the reserve also encountered the fire.
Mobicom CEO Yasuhiro Ochi (越智 康博) issued a statement expressing deep remorse for the damage to the natural environment, and Mobicom and related organizations reportedly indicated that they would work to prevent a recurrence.
The local border security authorities were managing the area strictly, making access for the general public difficult. Details of the exact cause of the fire and the response going forward continue to be reported.