Historical Events tagged with "oblást"

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Natural Disasters

Devastating Fire in Kursha-2 Region

August 3rd, 1936 88 years ago

A massive fire consumed the village of Kursha-2 in the Meshchera Lowlands, leading to the deaths of 1,200 residents and leaving only 20 survivors. The tragedy unfolded rapidly, with flames engulfing homes and making escape nearly impossible. Response teams from surrounding areas struggled to control the blaze and provide assistance. The incident marked a significant disaster in the local history.

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