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Fire broke out in Shamakhi forests

14 August 2006 [20:22] - TODAY.AZ
Fire danger increased in forests and other green areas because of the extreme hot in Azerbaijan.

Though Ecology and National Resources Ministry (ENRM) has warned region governors, land owners, local authorities and citizens there still recorded fires in Aghsu, Shamakhi, Ismailli and Sheki due to the carelessness of responsible officials.

The Ministry press office told the APA the fire in Kalva province spread to Shamakhi forests despite of ENRM Forest Protection Service's precautionary measures. The members of forest protection office of both regions (Shamakhi and Aghsu) are involved to prevent the fire and relevant measures are being taken.

The Ministry warns all physical and juridical persons to be careful with fire, and calls them to obey the security norms and save our forest, national resources.

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