APA’s correspondent reports from the site that the fire broke out in “Moscow” department store in Nasimi district early today.
7 fire engines of the State Fire Protection Service of Ministry of Emergency Situations were deployed at the site.
The witnesses said that the fire broke out as a result of short circuit in the escalator.
Firefighters extinguished the fire. No one was injured as a result of the accident.
Ministry of Emergency Situations issued a statement on the fire.
APA reports quoting the website of the Ministry that the fire in 4-storey “Moscow” department store engulfed the escalator and 50 sq meter wooden jewelry show-case. The rest of the center was protected from the fire.
Firefighters extinguished the fire.