New Fire in Nairit
Fire erupted in Nairit-2 enterprise, situated in the neighborhood of Nairit chemical plant. According to Nikolay Grigoryan, Advisor to Head of RA Emergency Situations Ministry's Rescue Service, an engineering tool burnt on a total area of 140 sq. m.
As reported by Nairit rubber plant's Press Secretary Anoush Harutyunyan, fire in Nairit-2 bears no relationship to Nairit Plant CJSC.
On May 14 around 6:40 p.m. two explosions occurred at the Nairit rubber plant. Later fire erupted. Within 15 minutes, 9 fire-brigades and ambulance arrived at the site.
One absorption tower burned down as a result of breakage at chloroprene section. Thanks to fire brigade and rescue services the fire was fully extinguished by 11:00. Fire in Nairit left 4 people dead and 8 injured.
Two criminal cases were filed. Causes still remain unknown.