This was reported on the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources.
“There are 11 natural fires. The total area covered by fire is 6 thousand 181 hectares, including forest - 3 thousand 204 hectares. 232 people were involved in the extinguishing, ”the ministry said in a statement.
Earlier, FBI Avialesohrana reported a reduction in the area of forest fires in Russia by 6%, to 266.4 thousand ha.