Krasnodar Region wildfire spreads to recreation facilities, people evacuated

Maria Novoselova / Vestnik Kavkaza

The wildfire that is raging in Russia's Krasnodar Region has engulfed several recreation facilities, with people being evacuated from them, the Krasnodar Region crisis management center said.

It was noted there is risk of the fire’s further spread.

"The fire has spread to the Moryak, Romantik, and Fregat recreation facilities. People were evacuated beforehand. There is threat of the fire’s further spread as it is approaching the village of Dyurso. It is not ruled out that people will be evacuated from the village if the fire is not localized," the statement reads.

According to the Russian emergencies ministry, 176 people, including 48 children, were evacuated from the three recreation centers.

© Photo :Maria Novoselova / Vestnik Kavkaza
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