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Wildfires rage in Russia
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Russia is struggling to contain the worst wildfires in its modern history [Reuters] More than 500 separate blazes were burning nationwide on Friday, mainly in the western regions [AFP] The emergencies ministry has called for volunteers to join the firefighting efforts [Reuters] In Moscow, people wore face mask to protect themselves from toxic smog [AFP] More than 1,200 homes have been destroyed and thousands of acres of forest land have been scorched [EPA] The country is suffering its most intense heat wave in 130 years [EPA]
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Wildfires rage in Russia
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Russia is struggling to contain the worst wildfires in its modern history [Reuters];*;More than 500 separate blazes were burning nationwide on Friday, mainly in the western regions [AFP];*;The emergencies ministry has called for volunteers to join the firefighting efforts [Reuters];*;In Moscow, people wore face mask to protect themselves from toxic smog [AFP];*;More than 1,200 homes have been destroyed and thousands of acres of forest land have been scorched [EPA];*;The country is suffering its most intense heat wave in 130 years [EPA]
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