Devastating Fire Ravages Urals Region, Leaving Hundreds Homeless and One Dead

A fire in the Urals region of Sverdlovsk destroyed over 100 homes and killed one person. The fire started after eight railcars loaded with lumber caught fire in the village of Sosva. Emergency services managed to contain the fire to an area of 9,000 square meters. The cause of the fire was reportedly the burning of sawdust at a local sawmill, which violated safety regulations. Fires also broke out in several other towns in the Sverdlovsk region, all of which were started by human activities. President Putin is receiving regular updates on firefighting efforts.