FIRE DESTROYS 4 HECTARES OF FOREST IN KAPAN REGION
ARMENPRESS
Jul 24, 2007
KAPAN, JULY 24, ARMENPRESS: Four hectares of pristine forest burnt
down yesterday near a section of an alternative road being built
to connect the town of Kapan with Meghri in Syunik, Armenian rescue
service said today.
The service said the fire erupted at 10 pm July 23 and was extinguished
only next morning at 11 am.
Officials are investigating what could cause the fire.