Russia extends state of emergency over fires in Siberia

Fri, 13 Aug, 2021 - 13:47

Associated Press reporters

Russian authorities have expanded a state of emergency in north-east Siberia to bring in outside resources to combat wildfires that have engulfed the vast region.

Emergencies minister Yevgeny Zinichev declared the state of emergency for Sakha-Yakutia.

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