Almost 3 million hectares on fire, including Arctic, with fumes having hit area larger than European Union.

The wife and child of Rostislav Bardokin suffered smoke inhalation after the family flat was doused with gasoline and set on fire.

Apartment block ravaged by dangerous fire near Vladivostok amid suspicions of a mining rig set up by resident.

The aim was to grow hemp for rope and insulation, without it becoming a source of the drug. 

Hundreds - including dozens of children - evacuated safely as fires destroy and threaten homes.

Dramatic video shows the bird staying put in clouds of caustic smoke.

Predators seek food in villages all around Siberia as climate expert warns of worse fires each year due to soaring rise in temperatures, 10C above average.

Omsk region emergency services said number of wildfires is seven to ten times above the ‘norm’.

Pictures show how drivers face deadly threat from summer fire 'hell' as fuel truck went at top speed to avoid killer spark.

Local photographer captures pillars of smoke rising above the underground peat fire.