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Coverage dated March 21, 2022

Ukraine warns of forest fires near Chernobyl nuclear site

Headline from The Hill

Fires broke out in the forests of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone this week, raising concerns that radiation from the nuclear site could spread.

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  1. Omaha World-Herald

    Live updates: Wildfires near Chernobyl plant extinguished (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    LVIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s natural resources minister says wildfires have been extinguished in the area of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which is under the control of Russian forces.

  2. Portland Press Herald

    Forest fires near Russian-held Chernobyl nuclear plant raise radiation fears, Ukraine says (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Officials say that fires within a 6.2 mile radius of 'significant radioactive waste and contamination could pose a particular danger.'

  3. Washington Post

    Forest fires near Chernobyl nuclear plant held by Russia raise fears of radiation, Ukraine says (opens Washington Post)

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    Washington Post's feed description

    Ukrainian firefighters are unable to extinguish at least seven fires burning in Chernobyl's Russian-held exclusion zone, Ukraine's parliament says.

  4. The Guardian

    Forest fires erupt around Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Ukrainian authorities say Russian control of plant is hampering efforts to control the blazes

  5. The Hill

    Ukraine warns of forest fires near Chernobyl nuclear site (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Fires broke out in the forests of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone this week, raising concerns that radiation from the nuclear site could spread.

  6. Newsweek

    Wildfires burn around Chernobyl, Ukraine warns radiation smoke could spread (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security said seven wildfires are burning in the area surrounding the nuclear power plant.

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