A large wildfire has erupted in a forested area near the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia, prompting authorities to dispatch 20 firefighting vehicles to the scene. Visuals from the scene show thick layers of smoke covering the skyline as locals reported facing difficulties in breathing.

Russia Wildfires: Thick smoke engulfs Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur

Wildfires have ravaged large areas in Siberia and the Urals, destroying thousands of buildings in recent weeks. Mohammed Saleh brings you the report.

Wildfires rage in Russia's Urals

The scale of wildfires across the world has been unprecedented. Nearly 20 countries across the world have been affected. In some cases, these blazes have been raging for months.

WION Climate Tracker: Wildfires across the world

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Russia Wildfires: Thick smoke engulfs Vostochny Cosmodrome in Amur

Wildfires rage in Russia's Urals

WION Climate Tracker: Wildfires across the world