Krasnoyarsk and Novosibirsk suffering smoke pollution and infernos rage in forests after hot, dry weather.
Up to 38 people trapped in building as rescue underway.
Vitaly Denisyuk, 37, was first to realise help was needed by frightened people at upstairs windows.
Angara Airlines An-24 loses one engine then hits sewage treatment works and bursts into flames after crew lost control.
Predators seek food in villages all around Siberia as climate expert warns of worse fires each year due to soaring rise in temperatures, 10C above average.
Fisherman keeps warm when his ice hole erupts in flames but he still netted a good catch
Omsk region emergency services said number of wildfires is seven to ten times above the ‘norm’.
World's coldest region defies its stereotype.
Tearful plea on president's televised call-in leads to promise to overcome carnage in Khakassia and Chita.
Warplane suddenly lost height; pilot successfully ejected.