Fires in Talish forests
Fires in Talish forests
13 August 2007
published by en.apa.az
Azerbaijan —
Lankaran region faces forest fire, APAs local bureau reports.
Two fire engines of Emergencies Ministry have been sent to the scene
Local department of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources also local residents could prevent the fire. The fire went on till the night as it was impossible to get the equipment there. It was possible to extinguish the fire completely at 12 at night. The fire covered nearly 1 hectare area.
The fire probably happened because of irresponsibility of residents. The windy weather made fire stronger. It is the first fire in Talishs since the beginning of summer.
