About half of the hundreds of wildfires in Russia are extinguished or contained . No fire-related deaths were reported since Friday , officials said Sunday . The fires have destroyed more than 10,000 hectares (40,000 acres) and killed at least 10 people so far this year. In one village , all 500 residents have been evacuated , and nearly every house is burned .
About half of the hundreds of wildfires in Russia are extinguished or contained . The fires have destroyed more than 10,000 hectares (40,000 acres) and killed at least 10 people so far this year. In one village , all 500 residents have been evacuated , and nearly every house is burned .