Fire in Shahdag National Park extinguished - UPDATED

As a result of necessary and urgent measures taken by the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) despite the windy weather and the complexity of the terrain, the fire in the Shahdag National Park has been extinguished, Report informs.

Hazel, dry grass, bushes, and dried tree stumps were burnt on approximately 7 hectares. The densely forested area was protected from fire.

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A fire broke out in the hilly terrain of the Shahdag National Park near Khanagah village, Ismayilli district, Report informs, citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES).

The relevant forces of the MES State Fire Protection Service, as well as employees of the Forestry Center of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, were immediately involved in the scene.

Mainly hazel, dry grass and bushes are burning. Despite the windy weather and the complexity of the terrain, necessary and urgent measures are being taken to prevent the fire from spreading to a large area and extinguish it.