Regions in #Siberia and #Russia’s Far East are experiencing massive #wildfires at the start of its 2025 #wildfire season. More than 52 #fires have been reported across over 41,000 #hectares, with the worst instances occurring in the #Zabaikalsky region, where a state of #emergency has been declared. The #fires, driven by an early spring, snow #drought, and human activity, are being intensified as strong #winds affect the area. Read more: https://www.isciences.com/blog/2025/04/23/central-asia-russia-deficits-persist-in-european-russia-urals-buryatia

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