Huge fires broke out in the territory of tourist centers in Krasnodar Krai. As of now, the fires have been put out and 68 buildings have been damaged, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia reports.
Due to the fires, over 500 people have been evacuated from recreation centers near Abrau-Durso settlement in Krasnodar Krai.
Eight buildings and five cars have been damaged in the fire at the Blue Wave recreation center.
The fire covered 32 hectares of forest in the territory of the Utrish nature reserve.
An Il-76 plane and two Ka-32 and Mi-8 helicopters were involved in putting out the fire.
