Great fire aided by strong wind has included more than 100 homes in Siberia region of Russia khakas.
Local officials said that 16 residential area in four districts affected by the fire that started after someone had illegally burned grass.
At least 15 people were injured, two of them seriously.
Local branch of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia said that already about 50 cars and about 500 firefighters firefighters are trying to extinguish the fire, RFE broadcasts.
Are also sent three planes and two helicopters to assist in firefighting.
Fires in Siberia were major problem in recent years.
Every summer there are burning thousands of acres of land.
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