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13 May 2026 / Yakutia.Info / Yakutia.Info
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Yakutia’s first forest fires of the season begin

Yakutsk, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia

Authorities in Russia’s Sakha Republic (Yakutia) reported two new wildfires in the past day—one forest fire (2.6 ha) and one landscape fire (6 ha)—in Megino-Kangalassky District and within Yakutsk. Officials say five natural fires totaling 40 ha have already been extinguished this season, with human activity cited as the main cause.


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