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Major Fires in Siberia, Far East Mark Ominous Start to Russia’s 2025 Wildfire Season
Forest fires have swept several of Russia’s Siberian and Far East regions over the past week, setting off what is projected to be yet another devastating wildfire season. At least 52 wildfires spanning more than 41,675 hectares were active across Russia on Thursday, the country's Aerial Forest Protection Service reported. Authorities have already declared the start of the wildfire season across 64 regions of Russia, as well as the occupied Ukr…
This year, Russia is again facing record wildfires. Another mountain fire season has kicked off in Russia, which is expected to be the most destructive ever. This was reported by several Russian media. At least 52 wildfires were underway across Russia on Thursday, with a combined area of more than 41,000 hectares.
Forest fires have been raging in several regions of Siberia and the Far East of Russia for the past week. Officials reported yesterday that 52 fires have burned across the country, covering a total of 41,675 hectares. Experts say the early start of spring, with little snow and dry conditions in most areas, is increasing the risk of wildfires this spring. The largest, covering 31,903 hectares, is burning in the Trans-Baikal region (Zabaykalsky Kr…
The fire area was 100 square meters. According to the preliminary version, gasoline leaked from the column, which later broke out.
Video. Wildfires ravage parts of Russia’s Far East and Caucasus
Updated: 09/04/2025 – 13:54 GMT+2 Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry. … More Fueled by strong winds and dry grass, the blaze spread rapidly across an area of 1,800 hectares (4,448 acres). Around 60 firefighters were deployed to contain the flames. Meanwhile, in the Republic of Dagestan in the North Caucasus, …
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