OREANDA-NEWS. August 02, 2010. A state of emergency has been declared in the Republic of Mari El, Mordovia, and Vladimir, Voronezh, Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod, and Ryazan regions.

Under the order, Russia’s armed forces and other troops will take part in the fire-fighting and relief effort. The order also recommends the regional authorities to get public organisations and volunteers involved too.

Acting on the order, the Russian Government and regional authorities must take all measures needed to help the families of people killed, injured, and assist those left homeless by the fires, including by providing housing and paying compensation for property destroyed.