3 individuals reported death; fate of others unknown
Currently, 3 individuals are reported death as a result of explosion and fire in Nairit plant. Elmira Gevorgyan, Head Physician of Ambulance Service told a PanARMENIAN.Net correspondent that the bodies of the dead were moved to mortuary by Ambulance service workers.
Today, about 18:40 p.m. local time, two explosions occurred in Nairit Plant CJCS, specialized in production of synthetic rubber. The explosions were followed by fire which is at the moment localized.
RA Ministry on Emergency Situations recommends people living in the nerighborhood of Nayirit not to open windows. No threats of contamination are reported; windows should be kept close not to let smoke in.