Baku. Mubariz Aslanov – APA. Fire occurred in Shirvan National Park at about 16:15.
Press service of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources told APA that due to the strong wind, the fire spread around in the short-run.
As a result of the efforts of regional Fire Protection employees of MENR and Ministry of Emergency Situations, the fire was localized at about 17:30 and extinguished completely. 3 ha of the park burnt.
At present, investigation is underway to determine the reasons of the fire.