Fire breaks out on top of Mount Kokhta in Georgian resort of Bakuriani [VIDEO]
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A fire has broken out on top of Mount Kokhta in the Georgian winter resort of Bakuriani earlier today. Locals say the ski lift building was struck by lighting, which caused the fire.
A fire has broken out on top of Mount Kokhta in the Georgian winter resort of Bakuriani. Locals say the ski lift building was struck by lighting. Stay tuned for details on https://t.co/WSz0SM6fup pic.twitter.com/gIEFlKkI01
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No one has suffered any injuries as local staff has managed to immediately put off the fire. The rain has also prevented it from spreading further.
Watch the video by Agenda.ge team from Bakuriani:
Bakuriani, which is one of the favourite tourist destinations in Georgia, welcomed its summer guests on June 25. However, due to the recent fire one of its ski lifts on Mount Kokhta is out of order now.
At the slopes of the Mount Kokhta, a high mountain botanical garden was built between 1902 and 1910.
1935 was the first year Bakuriani operated as a skiing resort. In the 1950s, a 45 metre and 75 metre ski jumps were constructed.
Bakuiani will host the Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in 2023. It was also awarded host status for the 2025 Winter Youth Olympic Games.
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