ArmInfo.The work on extinguishing the fire in Vayots Dzor district of Armenia is continuing. For the first time water reserves of the local reservoir are used and, in addition to state structures, the private company Lydian Armenia.
According to Armenian MES press service, on August 10 over 18:50 an alarm came that near Artavan village of Vaypts Dzor district green territories are in fire. According to the information received at 06:25am, 250ha green and forest territories are in fire. As of 10.25 in the morning, 14 electric poles were burnt, Artava village was de-energized.
According to the situation at 9.30 am on August 11, 5 combat calculations, 92 firefighters-rescuers, 100 servicemen of Armed Forces of Armenia, 73 police officers are involved in fire extinguishing works. The helicopter of Air Force of Armenian Defense Ministry, police forces and two water carriers (KamAZ) of the company Lydian Armenia are also involved in the work.