at least eight people were killed in Siberia on Saturday after the fires destroyed hundreds of buildings in several villages, with High winds hamper efforts extinguish fires.
in Krasnoyarsk regionabout 3,000 kilometers (1,900 mi) east of Moscow, fires killed five people in 16 settlements across the Kazachinskoe and Sharypovsky districts, local branch of The Russian Investigative Committee said in Declaration, leading to launch it criminal procedures for Causing death by neglect.
The local health ministry said 17 people have been hurt, with 11 of Take them to the hospital, tas news agency reported.
The Federal Forestry Agency said that short circuits in power Fonts were caused 350 homes for catch fire And that strong winds aggravated the situation, Tass also mentioned.
Aircraft cannot be used in The Krasnoyarsk emergency service said that “the firefighting was due to strong winds.” on Her channel on Telegram.
He. She posted A video clip showing a file sky smoke darkens him, with Rescue workers were subjected to strong tremors while dealing with a number of fires in Rural areas with Most of the buildings are wooden.
The footage was later released by the Russian Air Forest Protection Service of fires in Wooded areas, everything of Which she said was quickly contained.
Investigation Committee also I mentioned the fires in Neighboring Khaxia region.
A little further to the west, inquisitors in Kemerovo region also Launched criminal Actions and cremated corpses said of three people It was found in residential building in Tyazhinsky district where more More than 50 homes have been arrested fire.
both groups of The investigators said work was continuing to determine cause of fires.
