State investigators examining whether 'The Werewolf' had 'dozens' more victims in Siberia and Russian Far East.

Roofing ripped, advertising banners torn down, and students knocked over by the force of the gales. 

The helicopter carrying 17 people lurched on its side on takeoff, with 5 described as being in a 'grave' condition.

Putin fires top official in Russian Far East, and calls for Investigative Committee to check how authorities performing.

Officials will be fired for blocking progress, warns deputy premier Yuri Trutnev.

Say that again? The Arctic on fire?

Lena Pillars, a World Heritage Site, hit by the rampant flames, as calls grow for greater efforts to tackle infernos.

Greenpeace claim authorities underestimate the scale of destruction, amid warnings of lack of resources to fight fires.