In 2018, 188 people died in fires, technic and natural disasters
Baku / 01.29.1919 / Turan: In 2018, in Azerbaijan, there were 15,229 fires, as a result of which 83 people died, and another 165 were injured.
Compared to 2017, the death toll in fires increased by 32 people or 63%, the Emergencies Ministry reported today.
In addition, 15,464 technic and natural disasters were recorded in 2018 in the country, which is 2,294 cases,or by17% more than in 2017;105 people died, another 231 were injured. -06d--
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A minor has been arrested in the high-profile fatal road accident in Imishli region, the press service of the General Prosecutor's Office reported today.
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