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Foreign Embassies Mourn Fire Victims in Baku
Baku / 03.03.18 / Turan: The French Embassy expressed condolences in connection with the numerous victims as a result of a fire in the Drug Addiction Combat Center of Baku.
The French Embassy expresses its deepest condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased, the diplomatic mission said.
The US Embassy also expressed condolences to the families and friends of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
"Our prayers are with the families of the victims and the Azerbaijani people," the message of the British Embassy said in turn.
As a result of a fire in the Republican Drug Addiction Combat Center in Baku, 25 people died, and 4 more were injured on March 2. -06D-
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