What will happen to those who burn dry grass? A humorous video from the State Emergency Service has stirred up the internet.

In Boryspil, rescuers recorded a video in a playful manner with an important warning ahead of spring. They urged Ukrainians not to burn dry grass.

The relevant video was shared on TikTok. In the published footage, a rescue worker plays the role of a grandmother, striking a match, after which other rescuers appear in an official vehicle.

Then, the service worker starts chasing after the grandmother, who supposedly burned dry grass, while another one dances to the music.

In the next scene, the rescuers show how they fill out documents. The action takes place to the popular song — Naughty Boy Sam Smith's "La La La."

Most likely, the creators of the video wanted to demonstrate that there are consequences for burning dry grass. Therefore, they made the video not only to cheer up Ukrainians but also to deliver an important warning. After all, many still do not understand the consequences of such actions.

Network Reaction

TikTok users appreciated the way the rescuers reminded everyone about this issue. They expressed their gratitude for the video, shared their stories, and others commented that the video should go viral.

Ukrainians also noted that this is "cool ecological advertising." They remarked that "it's fun to see these trends created by our people."

We would like to remind you that there are consequences for burning dry grass, as it can cause fires, harm the environment, and threaten people's lives.

Consequences for Grass Arsonists

Firstly, such actions can lead to fines (Article 77-1 of the Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses):

1. For burning stubble, meadows, pastures, vegetation or its remnants, and fallen leaves on agricultural land, in the right-of-way of roads and railways, in parks, and other green spaces in populated areas:

• from 180 to 360 untaxed minimum incomes (3,060 — 6,120 UAH) — for individuals;
• from 900 to 1,260 untaxed minimum incomes (15,300 — 21,420 UAH) — for officials.

2. For the same actions on territories and objects of the natural reserve fund:

• from 360 to 720 untaxed minimum incomes (6,120 — 12,240 UAH) — for individuals;
• from 1,260 to 1,800 untaxed minimum incomes (21,420 — 30,600 UAH) — for officials.

Criminal Liability for Burning Grass

There is also criminal liability: those convicted can face up to 10 years in prison. This is stipulated in Article 245 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine.

Thus, for the destruction or damage of forest areas, green spaces around populated areas, along railways, stubble, dry grass, and vegetation on agricultural land, the penalties include:

• a fine from 5,400 to 9,000 untaxed minimum incomes of citizens (91,800 — 153,000 UAH);
• or restriction of freedom for a term of 2 to 5 years;
• or imprisonment for the same period.

For the same actions, if they result in the death of people, mass death of animals, or other severe consequences, the arsonist may be sentenced to prison for a term of 5 to 10 years.

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