In Transbaikalia, fires raging in settlements were put out, hundreds of people were recognized as victims (photo, video)
More than 340 people are recognized as victims of the steppe fires in the Trans-Baikal Territory, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry told TASS. "There are 342 people in total, 53 children of them," the agency’s interlocutor said. There are 55 people at temporary accommodation points, including 21 children. The reason for the mass transition of the steppe fires to the settlements was a strong wind, which, according to weather forecasters, will remain at least until April 22.