Fires that have broken out across south-western Siberia have killed at least 10 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, according to local authorities.
SIA reports citing the authorities that, hundreds of firefighters are trying to contain the blazes, which are a rare occurrence in the region during May and have been fuelled by a lack of rain and fierce winds.
In the Krasnoyarsk region, at least five people lost their lives in the fires, which damaged about 450 homes, the local authorities said, declaring a state of emergency.
In the Kemerovo region, three people were found dead in a burnt home.
In the Omsk region, two people died.
"Extinguishing [the fires] is being complicated by meteorological conditions. Violent winds are fanning the flames and preventing them from being put out," the regional ministry for emergencies in Krasnoyarsk said on Telegram.
Authorities said 300 firemen backed by 90 vehicles were fighting the flames.
"We have called for help from neighbouring territories but are aware that will in the best case not arrive for some hours," said Mr Uss, adding temporary shelters were being opened for people in the worst-hit areas.
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