Russia: Firefighters extinguish 15 wildfires a day in Yakutia

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Fifteen wildfires on an area of over 11,000 hectares were liquidated per day in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), the Aerial Forest Protection Service reported on Saturday.

Currently, 222 wildfires are active in Yakutia, the department added, with firefighters struggling to battle a difficult blaze in the republic.

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there are 17 settlements in the line of smoke, including Yakutsk, as special services continuously monitor the air condition.

Over 2,000 people and 264 pieces of equipment were directed to fight natural fires. Special aviation was also involved in extinguishing fires in some areas.

Since July 1, residents of the region are prohibited from visiting the forests.

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