‘Ecological disaster’: Russia battles Siberia wildfires

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The Russian military joined efforts Wednesday to battle unprecedented wildfires engulfing vast tracts of Siberia. Not only is the acrid smoke from the fires posing a health hazard for local residents, but environmental groups have warned the blazes could accelerate global warming.

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