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 given to APA by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on the basis of the calls received on the "112" hotline, the relevant agencies of the Ministry have carried out emergency rescue operations in the past day in 60 cases of fire and 3 cases of being left in a helpless situation in the country.

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

In total, 3 people were rescued by the forces of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country last day, 1 person was poisoned by smoke during the fire.