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Ministry of Emergency Situations issues statement on gas main blast in Azerbaijan

30 January 2012 12:34 (UTC +04:00)

APA reports that though gas supply through Gazimammad-Gazakh gas main has been suspended, it is not enough to extinguish the fire. Experts say the fire will be completely extinguished after the gas inside the pipe will burn out.

Gas supply in Goychay, Agdash and Ujar regions has been suspended due to the blast.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has issued a statement on the fire that broke out in the gas main in Goychay. APA reports quoting the ministryâ€™s website that the Crisis Management Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received information about the fire that followed gas leak from Gazimammad-Gazakh main pipeline. The forces of the ministry were sent to the site, the relevant bodies were informed. Necessary measures are being taken to eliminate the consequences.

Gas leak from Gazimammad-Gazakh main pipeline caused terrible blast at 11.30 today.
The blast happened in Garayazi village of Goychay region.
The representatives of Aghdash Gas Mains, three fire engines of Goychay region firefighting unit were sent to the site.

As the blast site is at high altitudes, there are problems in taking the equipment to the site. The flames rose up to 30 meters, thatâ€™s why they are seen at a distance of 10 km.

Local residents said that gas leaks had been observed previously.