Forest fire continues to burn in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar district Video

A major forest fire that began on November 30 is still burning in the Kalbajar district of Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) said.

According to the ministry, the blaze is affecting areas near the villages of Yukhary Ayrim and Otagly. Efforts to contain the fire have been complicated by the region’s mountainous terrain and strong winds, which are hindering firefighters’ access and slowing suppression operations, Caliber.Az reports. 

Emergency crews remain on the ground and are taking all available measures to bring the fire under control, authorities said.

By Sabina Mammadli