Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, Russia
Wildfires in Siberia have destroyed 65 buildings, caused one death, and injured five people over the past week, as strong winds and storms prompted a state of emergency in several regions.
Fires in Siberia - April 2025. Image credit: Ministry of Emergency Situations
Wildfires in Siberia have destroyed multiple buildings and caused at least one death over the past week. Strong winds have made firefighting efforts challenging, prompting a state of emergency in several regions.
In the Krasnoyarsk Region, 65 buildings were destroyed by wildfires, including 33 houses. One person died, and five others were injured, while multiple families have been displaced.
More than 2 000 ha (4 940 acres) of land are burning, with over 110 fires reported. Wind speeds reaching up to 144 km/h (90 mph) have contributed to the rapid spread.
A state of emergency has been declared due to the wildfires and severe storms, which have damaged power lines and trees. Approximately 6 000 people have experienced power outages.
More than 300 firefighters are working to contain the fires, deploying aircraft and machinery to protect towns, including Minusinsk, where homes and other buildings are damaged.
References:
1 Wildfires in Siberia destroy 65 buildings, including 33 residential houses – TASS – April 7, 2025
2 В ряде районов Сибири из-за урагана введен режим ЧС – DW – April 5, 2025
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