The fire in the Republic of Khakassia in south Siberia broke out as a result of unauthorized dry grass burning after the winter season, according to the local law-enforcement agencies. 5 thousand people suffered in the fire that swept residential dwellings in the republic. Around 1200 residential houses were damaged in the fire. The Khakassia authorities have introduced an emergency regime in the republic. The aftermath of the fire in Khakassia - in photo gallery by TASS.
Fires in south Siberia: the aftermath
5 thousand people suffered in the fire that swept residential dwellings in the Republic of Khakassia in south Siberia
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5 thousand people suffered in the fire that swept residential dwellings in the Republic of Khakassia in south Siberia
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS 500 people in the region sought medical help
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS The fire broke out as a result of unauthorized dry grass burning after the winter season, according to the local law-enforcement agencies
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS 15 people died in the fire, according to the republic's Ministry of Health
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS The Khakassia authorities have introduced an emergency regime in the republic
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS Around 1200 residential houses were damaged in the fire
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS The aftermath of the fire in Khakassia
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS The aftermath of the fire in Khakassia
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS The aftermath of the fire in Khakassia
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS A weather forecast is unfavorable for a whole number of Russian regions as warm and dry weather is setting not only in south Siberia but also in the Far East, the Volga and Urals areas and in Central Russia
© Alexandr Kolbasov/TASS