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Wildfires rage in Russia
Russia is struggling to contain the worst wildfires in its modern history [Reuters]
Published On 9 Aug 2010
9 Aug 2010
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More than 500 separate blazes were burning nationwide on Friday, mainly in the western regions [AFP]
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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]
