Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires.
Huge damage wrought by forest fires is sparked by failure to apply safety laws, complained Yuri Chaika.
Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.
Most fires will not be extinguished, with major cities polluted by fumes.
Greenpeace concern as firefighters say they cannot extinguish 3 year blaze with smoke visible from space.