Fire in Azerbaijan's Gyzylagach National Park extinguished

The fire that broke out in the territory of the Gyzylagach State Reserve near the Balykchylar settlement has been put out, Report informs, citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The firefighting efforts involved the units of the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Civil Defense Troops, Special-Risk Rescue Service, Southern Regional Center, and the employees of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources.

The area of 30 hectares of dry grass and bushes has burned down during the fire.

The surrounding territories were protected from the blaze.