112 Call Center of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received information about an explosion that occurred when a bonfire was lit at the intersection of the 7th, 8th and 12th neighborhoods of Sumgayit city, APA reports citing the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
In connection with the information, the forces of the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were immediately involved in the area.
During the initial assessment of the operational conditions at the scene, it was determined that a sudden explosion occurred when citizens lit a bonfire with gasoline.
As a result of the incident, a total of 10 people, including 8 children, were injured.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations forces took appropriate security measures in the area, including preventing the bonfire from spreading to the surrounding area.
An investigation into the incident is underway by relevant agencies.
