Wildfires in Russia’s Krasnoyarsk region have grown significantly, with the affected area increasing by more than 6,000 hectares in just 24 hours to reach over 133,500 hectares, according to regional authorities.
Officials said dozens of blazes remain active across the region. “According to operational information… there are 93 forest fires in the region, covering a total area of 133,555 hectares,” the Krasnoyarsk Region Forest Fire Centre said in a statement.
The fires are burning across four districts in the north of the region, with the largest concentration in the Yenisei municipal district, where roughly 100,000 hectares have been affected.
Earlier data showed more than 100 fires covering over 127,000 hectares, underlining the scale and persistence of the outbreak as conditions remain difficult.
Authorities said more than 1,300 personnel are currently involved in tackling the fires, supported by equipment and specialist teams.
“A total of 1,347 people and 22 pieces of equipment are involved in extinguishing the fires,” the Forest Fire Centre said.
Additional support has been sent to reinforce local crews, including specialists from the Federal Aerial Forest Protection Service.
“These include 50 parachutists and airborne firefighters… 25 aerial firefighters from the Tyumen region… and 25 from the Republic of Buryatia,” the service said, highlighting the scale of the national response.
Despite the extent of the fires, officials say there is currently no direct threat to populated areas.
“There is no threat to populated areas,” the regional statement said, adding that containment measures are in place.
Firebreaks have been established around vulnerable locations, helping to limit the spread towards nearby communities.
However, smoke has already reached several settlements, including Novy Gorodok, Sergeevo and Nazimovo.
Authorities have identified the most critical area of concern in the upper reaches of the Bolshoi Kas River.
“The most dangerous fire hotspot is currently in the upper reaches of the Bolshoi Kas River,” said Andrey Vedernikov, a fire prevention specialist in the Yenisei district.
He noted that some of the fires are spreading through forests previously weakened by a Siberian silk moth outbreak.
“This is an area where a silk moth outbreak occurred in 2016,” he said, suggesting the damaged forest is contributing to the intensity of the blazes.
The scale of the fires and the difficult terrain in northern Siberia continue to complicate firefighting efforts. Many of the affected areas are remote, requiring aerial teams and specialised units.
Authorities say the situation remains under constant monitoring, with teams working to prevent further spread and protect nearby settlements.
While officials have ruled out an immediate threat to populated areas, they say the fires remain highly active and will require sustained efforts in the coming days.
The combination of large fire zones, damaged forest areas and complex geography means a full-scale response will be needed as authorities work to bring the situation under control.
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