The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan continues its activities to fulfill its duties, including protecting the population and territories from natural and man-made emergency situations.
This was reported to Elchi.az by the press service of the MES.
It was reported that based on calls received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations’ “112” hotline, the relevant agencies of the Ministry carried out 166 fire calls, 41 cases of helplessness, 1 traffic accident and 1 explosion last week. As a result of urgent and immediate measures, the fires were quickly extinguished and people’s lives were saved.
In general, 54 people, including 9 minors, were rescued, 2 people were injured, and 7 people died during the incidents last week by the forces of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.