The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan continues its activities in the direction of the implementation of its duties, including the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergency situations.

According to the information provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to APA, on the basis of the calls received on the "112" hotline, the relevant agencies of the ministry carried out emergency rescue operations in the past day in 27 cases of fire and 5 cases of being helpless.

As a result of the emergency measures taken, the fires were quickly extinguished and people's lives were saved.

In total, during the last day, 7 people, including 2 minors, were rescued by the forces of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 4 people were evacuated to a safe area during the fire.