Russian Emergencies Ministry warns of high fire risks

A warningabout the increased risk of fire in the Volgograd,
Astrakhan, Rostov regions, Krasnodar Territory and Dagestan has been
circulated throughout the subjects of the North Caucasus and South
Federal Districts by the Russian Ministry of Emergencies, RIA Novosti
reports.

The highest fire risk is the Astrakhan Region and Dagestan, the north
and south-west regions of Rostov territories and the west part of
Krasnodar Territory, including Novorossiysk.

The Volgograd Region is currently seeing high winds and a dust storm
at 40 degrees C. Over 70 fires have broken out.Over 500 buildings,
including 400 houses, have burned down. There are 5 dead. The
emergencies departments were ordered to take preventive measures and
fully prepare all systems and check their readiness.