Calay News
A village just east of Russia’s Urals mountains was hit by a major fire, causing the death of one person and leaving hundreds homeless. The fire was so intense that it engulfed traditional Russian log houses and train wagons of lumber. Videos of the event showed the sky completely blocked by smoke and the flames spreading across the horizon. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, but criminal cases for negligence and causing death by negligence were opened.
Emergency workers reported that hundreds of firefighters battled through the night to contain the fire, which spread rapidly across dry ground, fanned by strong winds. The Russian emergency services have stated that more than 380 personnel were involved in fighting the fire, with hundreds of homes destroyed.
Despite the extent of the fire, some residential buildings in the settlements of Tayozhny and Sosva were saved by the firefighters. However, many residents lost their homes and belongings to the flames. An unidentified man who drove through the remains of the village described the situation as catastrophic, stating that everything was burned down and there were no houses left.
The incident highlights the devastating impact that fires can have on communities, particularly in dry areas with strong winds. It also emphasizes the importance of preventative measures to minimize the risk of such disasters and the need for an effective response to contain them when they occur.
