The "112" hotline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received information about a fire in the territory of Baku, Garadagh district, Lokbatan settlement.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations told APA that the forces of the State Fire Protection Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were immediately called in due to the information.

While assessing the operational conditions at the scene, it was determined that the fire occurred in an open reed area and there was a risk of spreading to nearby communication lines at any time due to strong winds.

Despite the obstacle caused by strong winds, firefighters extinguished the fire in a short time, preventing damage to nearby communication lines, including high-voltage overhead power lines and oil industry facilities.

As a result of the fire, reeds burned in an area of ​​about 5 hectares.