The number of people who lost their lives in the fires in the Kurgan region rose to 21. TASS refers to physicians.
Previously aforementioned about 19 dead.
According to the doctor, the death toll may increase.
Last week, the situation with forest fires in the Urals has increased. On May 8, there were 65 natural fires in the Sverdlovsk region and 13 major fires in the Kurgan region. As a result, hundreds of buildings burned in settlements, people were killed and injured.
Head of the Ministry of Emergencies Alexander Kurenkov previously promise In the broadcast “Russia-1”, firefighters will be able to eliminate natural fires in the Urals by the end of May 9.
Moreover recognizedFog is observed due to severe forest fires in the Sverdlovsk region in Yekaterinburg. Citizens were advised not to open windows, do wet cleaning in apartments, and walk around with masks and respirators on the street.