There are seven forest fires, 356 hectares in total area, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, according to the reports made on August 7.



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The majority of fires broke out in Boguchansky District, as Alexander Kitura, the chief of the forest protection department of the regional forestry agency, said. There are 5 fires, 291 hectares in area, in the district now. In addition, two forest fires occurred in Evenkia and Kezhemsky District of the region - 50 and 15 hecrates respectively.

4 fires, 294 hectares in area, were put out over 24 hours. 13 fires, 1,329.3 hectares in area, were extinguished too.

113 firemen, 2 tractors and 4 fire engines are being involved in fire fighting now.