Fire in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the Kiev region eliminated, said on Saturday civil service of Ukraine of Emergencies.

"At 15.00 on July 30 put out the fire, which arose near the town of Pripyat," - said in a statement.

On Friday, there was a fire in the exclusion zone around the Chernobyl NPP burning herbal infusion and litter near the town of Pripyat specific focal area of ​​about three hectares. On the eve of evening, the fire was localized. On Saturday, the fire shed smoldering areas.