Siberian forests burn as wildfires engulf eastern Russia

Wildfires have been raging in Russia’s eastern Siberia. Hundreds of firefighters and dozens of vehicles were deployed to tackle the blazes, the Russian emergency ministry said. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Up to 27,000 wildfires occur in Siberia every year, covering areas up to 18 million hectares, according to environmental specialists. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube:  The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Siberia #News #Wildfires #Russia #Weather