Warehouse catches fire in Tbilisi, one injured

A warehouse of electrical equipment caught fire in Tbilisi’s Didi Digomi district last night, injuring one.

State Emergency Service employees say that more than 1,800 square meters were affected.

Around 23 fire brigades were mobilized to the scene. Photo: Emergency Management Service. 

One man suffered smoke intoxication and a fractured shin; he is being treated in hospital, but doctors say his life is not in danger.

Three explanations as to why the fire broke out have been named: negligence, outdated and faulty wiring and a violation of safety regulations.

After the firefighters fully extinguish the fire and clear the scene, specialists and police officers will enter the scene.