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How many hectares of forests are burning in Russia? Data as of May 14

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According to the Aerial Forest Protection Service (Avialesookhrana), as of 00:00 on May 14, there were 64 wildfires covering 25,932 hectares in Russia. Active fire fighting is underway.

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The Sverdlovsk region has the largest fire area with 27 wildfires covering 18,539 hectares. It is followed by the Tyumen region with 9 wildfires burning across 5,671 hectares.

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