Fire destroys 30 Irkutsk Oblast summer cottages

A large fire near Bratsk, Irkutsk Oblast, destroyed 30 summer cottages on Friday. The blaze, which covered 800 square meters, started in dry grass and spread to the "Voskhod" gardening cooperative due to strong winds, according to local authorities. No casualties were reported. The governor reminded residents of the increased fire risk during the May holidays, urging them not to burn trash or dry vegetation.