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Plane, three fire trains and 5,000 people fighting as dry grass ignites 'like gunpowder'.

Night blaze engulfs Siberian centre despite prompt response by fire service.

Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.

Fire eliminated at Urengoyskoye field after three and half hour battle.

Russia's Pacific Fleet divisions take position in Kamchatka.

Time is running tight as the workers’ individual oxygen kits are about to run out.

Premier Dmitry Medvedev launches inquiry into the tragedy which leaves almost 600 injured. 

Apartment block ravaged by dangerous fire near Vladivostok amid suspicions of a mining rig set up by resident.

No victims from the blaze at remote location in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous region.

Greenpeace claims up to 300 times more territory in Siberia is ablaze than officially acknowledged.