The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia announced that residents from several villages in the Kurgan region, including Redkino, Ploskaya, Sladko-Karasinskoye, as well as the Topol microdistrict and the areas of Uval and Smolino in the Kurgan suburbs, were evacuated due to the risk posed by smoke from a spreading fire. The report from TASS confirms these evacuations as a precautionary measure to safeguard residents in the face of deteriorating air quality and potential exposure to smoke plumes.
Officials noted that the fire threatened to extend toward multiple settlements across the Almenevsky, Vargashinsky, Belozersky, Ketovsky, Shadrinsky, and Mishkinsky municipal districts, in addition to several microdistricts surrounding the city of Kurgan. The rapid development of the fire demanded swift action to prevent health hazards and to ensure public safety for those living in nearby communities and rural localities that could be affected by smoke movement and possible fire spread.
In announcing the preventive evacuations, an official stated that the decision was taken in response to the persistent smoke threat in these settlements. The evacuation included residents of Redkino, Ploskoy, Sladko-Karasinskoye, the Topol microregion, and the villages of Uval and Smolino in the Kurgan suburbs and adjacent SNT areas. The goal was to reduce exposure to smoke and give emergency responders the space needed to manage the firefighting efforts more effectively, with safety as the primary concern for families, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
On another front, the region had previously faced a declaration of emergency by the former Governor of the Tyumen Region, Alexander Moor, as forest fires spread across the broader territory starting on 7 May. The current situation in Kurgan is part of a wider pattern of fire-related risk in nearby areas, prompting coordinated actions from regional authorities, fire service units, and emergency management teams to monitor air quality, coordinate evacuations as necessary, and provide guidance to residents on safety procedures and shelter options during periods of smoke and fire risk. Authorities have emphasized the importance of complying with evacuation orders and remaining informed through official channels, particularly for residents with health concerns or disabilities who may require additional assistance during such events. Source for these developments remains TASS and regional emergency communications officials, who continue to update the public as conditions evolve.