Wildfire Aftermath: Cows on a Burnt Field in Southeast Siberia

Devastating wildfires became a catastrophe in Zabaikalsky Krai (Siberia, Russia). A state of emergency was announced: fire had reached 17 settlements, destroyed about 100 houses and devastated more than 200 backyards and farm buildings. Over 600 people have lost their possessions whilst 34 people have suffered burns. About 12,000 farm animals were lost, with one person dying of fatal burns while trying to save cattle.

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Unique identifier: GP0STTA41

Type: Image

Shoot date: 23/04/2019

Locations: Russia, Siberia, Zabaykalsky Krai

Credit line: © Maria Vasilieva / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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Wildfires in Southeast Siberia

Devastating wildfires became a catastrophe in Zabaikalsky Krai (Siberia, Russia). A state of emergency was announced: fire had reached 17 settlements, destroyed about 100 houses and devastated more than 200 backyards and farm buildings. Over 600 people have lost their possessions whilst 34 people have suffered burns. About 12,000 farm animals were lost, with one person dying of fatal burns while trying to save cattle.

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