An area of 3.2 million hectares (7.9 million acres) was engulfed by forest fires in remote regions of Russia on Monday. In comparison, the total surface of the nation of Belgium is 3.07 million hectares.
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| Russia declares emergency over huge wildfires in Siberia. |
With fires raging for days, immense clouds of smoke reached large population centers, including Russia's third biggest city, Novosibirsk. Authorities declared emergencies in several regions.
Read the EcoWatch story by Deustche Welle - “Russia Declares Emergency Over Huge Wildfires in Siberia.”
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