Emergency services in the Kurgan region continued to report a real risk of forest fires spreading to eight settlements, affecting more than 4,000 residents. In response, security measures led to the evacuation of 765 people for safety reasons, according to officials. [Source: TASS]
The authorities noted that the number of buildings destroyed by the fires in the villages of Ivankovo, Kodskoe, Uldus, and Ploskoy rose to 42. This latest update followed earlier reports of significant damage, including the destruction of 32 houses across four settlements. [Source: TASS]
Earlier, emergency services described the origin of the fires in the Kurgan region and confirmed that a state of emergency had been declared across the area. Residents observed the fires and shared footage on social media, indicating that flames were actively spreading. [Source: TASS]
Regional officials had previously issued notices on their messaging channels, detailing the evolving situation and urging residents to follow safety directives as firefighters and emergency responders worked to contain the blazes. The situation remained volatile as weather conditions continued to drive fire activity in several districts, prompting ongoing monitoring and rapid response efforts. [Source: TASS]