News - Two of the three fire hotspots in the Chambarak-Ttujur section have been extinguished.

2025-11-22 21:54:00 Two of the three foci of the fire in the Chambarak-Ttujur section have been extinguished. The Rescue Service reports that on November 21, information was received at the Gegharkunik Regional Administration that a fire had broken out in the Chambarak-Ttujur section, with grass-covered vegetation burning on a slope. An appropriate response has been organized. Fire suppression operations have involved units from the Gegharkunik, Lori, Kotayk, and Tavush regional rescue administrations, as well as the Fire Suppression and Rescue Operations Organization divisions (YEVP, POV) and the teams of the Center for the Implementation of Special Firefighting Operations. Fire suppression operations have been carried out throughout the night. The fire originated at three foci, two of which were extinguished thanks to the rapid actions of the firefighters, and the spread of the fire to forested zones and residential areas has been prevented. Intensive firefighting continues at the third site. At present, 253 rescue service personnel, 34 support personnel, and 4 main pieces of equipment are involved in the firefighting operations, and unmanned aerial vehicles are also being used. To efficiently lead the firefighting efforts, a firefighting headquarters has been established on site. Police, Patrol Service, Eco-Patrol Service personnel, and residents of nearby villages are also involved, according to the press release. If you find a typo, you can send it to us by selecting the typo and pressing CTRL+Enter.