May 14, 2009 - 20:38 AMT
No reports about victims at Nairit Factory has been registered
No reports about victims at Nairit Factory has been registered





At 6.36 p.m. the emergency service has registered a report on the explosion at Nairit Factory. Two emergency brigades have arrived at incident site. According to City Emergency Service, no victims were reported as yet. Erebuni Medical Center emergency brigades joined those on duty at Nairit.

Today, around 6.40 p.m. two explosions occurred at caoutchouc manufacturing Nairit Factory; later the fire erupted. Huge column of smoke can be seen above the factory at the moment.

9 fire-brigades arrived at the site within 15 minutes of the incident.

Series of minor explosions continue at Nairit CJSC. Fire is no longer seen, but the smoke is still belching. Rescuer brigades have already arrived at the site, RA Extraordinary Situations Ministry told PanARMENIAN.Net reporter.

The territory around the factory is sealed off and traffic blocked. No other specifics are known as yet.