Helicopters try to extinguish fire near Tsagveri, Georgia
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A fire erupted over about 1,000 hectares of forest lands and woodlands near Tsagveri resort in south-central Georgia.
Two firefighting helicopters are trying to extinguish a fire that broke out in Arjevanidze forest several hours ago. Photo by Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia.
The Arjevanidze forest is located about two kilometers away from Tsagveri town and is not close to the settlement. The Emergency Management Agency reported there was no need for the evacuation of the local population for this reason.
So far the cause of the fire is not known, however locals say it should be high temperature or negligence. Photo by Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection of Georgia.
Representatives of the Emergency Situations Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the National Forestry authorities are on the spot.
So far the cause of the fire is not known, however locals say it should be high temperature or negligence.
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