The fire broke out outside Kherson and, due to strong winds, the smoke spread rapidly. Read also: Russian drone strike in Kherson Oblast wounds 15 civilians, including 12-year-old child The situation is further complicated by the high probability that the areas affected by the fire may be mined, according to Roman Mrochko, head of the Kherson Military Administration. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze. The Regional Administration has urged Kherson residents to close their windows and avoid going outside. Read also: Russian shelling kills one, injures another in Kherson …