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2023.05.09 19:12 GMT+8

Death toll rises to 21 from wildfires in Russia's Kurgan region

Updated 2023.05.09 22:50 GMT+8
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The death toll has risen to 21 after wildfires in Russia's Kurgan region were reported on Sunday, TASS state news agency said on Tuesday, citing medical officials.

The emergencies ministry in Kurgan region near the border with Kazakhstan said 46 suspects had been identified and seven criminal cases had been initiated against alleged arsonists.

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