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

Hundreds - including dozens of children - evacuated safely as fires destroy and threaten homes.

Does a spooky event in New England 238 years ago hold the clue to the eerie blackness that descended one week ago in Siberia?

Worrying videos and pictures show how the pristine polar region of northern Yakutia is ablaze.

Pro-Kremlin eco-groups echo Greenpeace concerns by highlighting burning of forests which do not appear in government reports.

Putin fires top official in Russian Far East, and calls for Investigative Committee to check how authorities performing.

Southern Siberia hit by punishing flames causing death and destruction.

Pristine forests around the world's oldest lake go up in flames.

Unique research station in the remote taiga is used by scientists worldwide to measure if man is behind climate change.

Lena River fleet cannot sail after abnormal heat causes 2.5 metre water level drop.