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Massive wildfires in Siberia fueled by record heat

Firefighters in Siberia continue to battle hundreds of wildfires triggered by a heatwave. While fires there aren't unusual, scientists say they are becoming more frequent and intense, and releasing records amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.

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