Fire at Heydar Aliyev Center has been almost extinguished by 13:15, according to Turan correspondent. In order to prevent a fire of smoldering pockets, helicopters continue to dump tons of water from the air. However, strong wind is causing troubles the work of firefighters aviators.
Meanwhile, a group of firefighters climbed onto the roof of the building and dismantle charred surface. According to the workers who were inside the building, the fire happened as result of short circuit in the electrical network on the roof of the building.
According to preliminary data, nobody was hurt as a result of fire. Experts of the Ministry for Emergency Situations arrived to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.
The vice-premier Yagub Eyubov, Abid Sharifov, Minister of Emergency Situations Kamaladdin Heydarov, the ministers of transport, health, deputy interior minister are also on the scene. However, none of the officials comment on the fire—03C06--
Helicopters are brought to extinguish a fire in the Heydar Aliyev Center
Fire which began around 11:00 am on the roof of the Heydar Aliyev Center, has been localized by dozens of fire brigades. Helicopters have been brought to extinguish fire, according to Turan correspondent reporting form the scene.
All roads and approaches to the building are covered, ambulances have arrived to the scene. Residents of several nearby homes, left their apartments. Putting out the fire is difficult because of the complicated architecture of the building of his great height.
Residents of the surrounding houses have reported that the inflammation has begun on the roof of the building, and the flames were visible for several miles. After that, thick, black smoke covered and hid the building.
Extinguishing the fire severely damaged the interior decoration of the Center, as tons of water have been spilled onto the roof of the building. Extinguishing fire is ongoing, and it is difficult to say how long it will last. Officials do not give comments about the cause of the fire.
Center ** Heydar Aliyev was inaugurated on the eve of the contest "Eurovision"; it was built on the same-name avenue on the territory of the former plant named Sattarkhan. Construction began in 2007, the author of the project is the British architect Zaha Hadid. Center resembles the frozen wave and consists of three interlocking parts.
A park was laid in the area covering several acres. As conceived by the authorities, this architectural monument should symbolize the emerging modern Azerbaijan.
The center consists of a large hall, meeting rooms, library, etc. The total area is more than 90,000 square meters. The center is intended for research, conferences, symposia, cultural events.
Authorities do not reveal the sum spent on the project. According to experts, the project cost is at least $ 300 million, taking into account the demolition of five adjacent houses, the construction of the park, etc.
The author of the project , Zaha Hadid, is one of the most famous modern architects in Europe. She was born in Iraq in 1950, and later moved to the UK. In 2004 she was awarded Pittskerov Prize for achievements in the field of architecture.
Among her most famous works are: the Hotel "Puerta America" in Madrid, central building factory BMW in Leipzig, Museum of Art in Copenhagen, Contemporary Art Center in Cincinnati, Design of a world tour of the group Pet Shop Boys, the interior of the restaurant "Moondzun" in Sapporo, and many others. -06D-
Fire in Heydar Aliyev Center
Strong fire occurred in the Heydar Aliyev Center on the same-name avenue in Baku. The cause of the fire is unknown.
This building was built recently, designed by renowned British architect Zaha Hadid.
According to eyewitnesses, the flames rising high into the sky and all the vicinity is covered with black smoke.--0-
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