In Transbaikalia, 152 buildings were damaged due to wildfires.

This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry.

"In total, 152 houses were damaged by fire, of which 98 are residential," the Emergencies Ministry said.

Previously, the number of victims due to fires in Transbaikalia increased to 17. Natural fires occurred in the territory of 14 settlements.

On April 19, an emergency situation was introduced on the territory of the Trans-Baikal Territory.

Also, "Nevsky News" reported that in 45 settlements of the Novgorod region announced a fire hazard season.