Smoke from fires raging across Russia's vast forest wilderness has engulfed the far eastern city of Yakutsk, forcing citizens to close doors and windows despite the summer heat, and to wear breathing masks.
Emergencies have been declared in seven regions of Russia due to the fires, according to Russia's forestry service, which collates satellite data on the fires.
https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2023/0809/1398854-russia-forest-fires/
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Will keep them in my prayers, as well the many others near devastating fires around the world.