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Armenian arsons devastate 100 hectares of pastures

16 August 2006 [09:34] - TODAY.AZ
Armenians have been committing arsons in Aygatyor village of Shemseddin region situated in border with Azerbaijan since last night. The fires have caught pastures in Hajalli village of the Azerbaijani region of Tovuz.

As APA reports, the fires spread to 100 hectares of pastures in Gush Daghi area in Tovuz.

Azerbaijani Army soldiers have been involved in preventive measures. The fire was brought under control by joint efforts of military men and villagers.

Alibayli village residents said the fires also caught the village yesterday evening but it was put out by the soldiers and local residents.

The local residents say at least seven anti-tank mines and four anti-personal mines exploded in the burning areas in Alibayli.

Armenian-committed arsons spread to Agdam region from Tovuz. Fortunately, the fire was put under control on time.

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