  5 persons reported dead; 20 cannot be taken out of fireMay 14, 2009 - 21:26 AMT 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.   Top stories Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova.   Partner news |  Related sections Topic Latest news Viva sees growing demand for cloud services  In recent years, medical institutions are starting to make use of Viva’s cloud servicesTurkey replacing term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks The Turkish Ministry of Education is replacing the term "Central Asia" with "Turkestan" in textbooks.Armenian, German presidents meet in Berlin Armenian and German Presidents Vahagn Khachaturyan and Frank-Walter Steinmeier met in Berlin.Armenia assumes presidency of Mediterranean Network of Regulatory Authorities The Commission on Television and Radio of Armenia said it expects productive cooperation in various formats. |
