Armenia`s inspection authority calls issues warning for operators of  gas filling stations 

ArmInfo.  Given the high temperature background recorded in Armenia in recent days, as well as the resulting significant increase in the risk of fires and  explosions, the Inspectorate for Urban Development, Technical and  Fire Safety of the Republic of Armenia has issued a warning addressed  to operators of petrol and gas stations, their responsible persons,  as well as citizens using their services.

The inspection body calls for maximum vigilance and high legal  literacy, strict control over compliance with fire safety rules on  the territory of petrol and gas stations, immediate exclusion of any  cases of smoking and use of open fire, daily supervision of the  territories and control using the necessary technical means.

"We inform you that over the past week, the number of requests and  complaints from citizens concerning this area of activity has  increased significantly. This mainly concerns cases of smoking,  irresponsible behavior and failure to comply with safety rules. We  ask you not to ignore the current fire hazard situation and take all  necessary preventive measures to prevent possible threats and ensure  the safety of citizens, personnel and property. Demonstrate high  responsibility and legal literacy, thereby contributing to the  prevention of fires and man-made disasters," the inspection body said  in a statement.