Control Zone: The village on the edge of Siberia’s wildfires
Summary
Large wildfires have affected millions of acres in Siberia, threatening the village of Shologon with smoke reaching as far as the North Pole. Residents are preparing to protect their village from the approaching fires without outside help.Key Facts
- Siberia has experienced giant fires for the past five years.
- These fires have burned millions of acres of land.
- Shologon, a village in Siberia, is at risk from these fires.
- Smoke from the fires is expected to reach the North Pole for the first time.
- Indigenous people in Shologon must fight the fires on their own.
- The term "the dragon" is used locally to describe the advancing flames.
- A documentary titled "Control Zone: Siberia’s Wildfires" covers this topic.
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