5 PERSONS REPORTED DEAD; 20 CANNOT BE TAKEN OUT OF FIRE
/PanARMENIAN.Net/
14.05.2009 20:26 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ Firefighters are currently trying to extinguish
fire in Nairit plant. As reported by Nikolay Grigoryan, Deputy Head
of RA Emergency Ministry’s Rescue Service, the explosion occurred in
12th production sector. At the moment of explosion, 4 person were
inside; 2 of them are reported dead. The causes will be estimated
after expert examination.
Today, about 18:40 p.m. local time, two explosions occurred in
Nairit Plant CJCS, specialized in production of synthetic rubber. The
explosions were followed by fire. 15 minutes later, 9 fire brigades
arrived in the scene of action.
According to unofficial data, 5 persons are reported dead, and 20
may be taken out of fire.
Territories surrounding the plant are closed, and no transport movement
is allowed.