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The President received reports on fire incidents in the Kurgan Region

May 8, 2023

Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov and Governor of the Kurgan Region Vadim Shumkov reported to the President on the situation with wildfires in the region.

In a telephone call from the scene, the Minister for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Natural Disaster Relief and the Governor of the Kurgan Region informed the President about firefighting efforts, potential hazards and measures to protect local residents, their property and other facilities.

On May 7, large-scale wildfires spread across several towns in the Kurgan Region. A state of emergency was introduced in the region. Extinguishing the fires has been challenging due to strong winds and unusually hot weather.

May 8, 2023