Wildfires have raged across western Siberia, prompting three Russian regions to declare a state of emergency. At least on person has died, as of 8 May, after attempts to keep the fires away from homes and residential buildings largely failed. Strong winds have whipped up dangerous fire tornadoes.
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Separate fires in Russia's Ural mountains have caused at least 21 deaths, according to the state news agency Tass.

Wildfires have been starting earlier in the year in Russia, with the climate crisis being blamed.

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