Emergency headquarters releases a statement concerning ongoing anti-fire activities

The Emergency headquarters releases a statement concerning ongoing anti-fire activities in Borjomi and other Georgian regions. 

As reported by the headquarters, 1500 firefighters are fighting the fire. Six helicopters resumed working in the morning. Rescuers, firefighters, foresters and police officers work in round-clock regime.  

“The most difficult zone is in Ardagani at present,” the statement reports, - “peat is observed due to high temperature that makes the situation far more complicated.”

According to the statement the Ministry of Environment studied the quality of air in the villages along the natural disaster and concluded that all components are normal. 

As reported the fire at Pshav-Khevsureti national Park has been localized. The rangers of the Protected Territories Agency fought it all night long. 

The fire erupted in Andaki gorge on August 22. It started in a house of a shepherd and expanded in fields and forest. It was localized in 12 hours. 

The fire has been extinguished at the village of Zemo Tvalivi, Dusheti District. The burnt places will be checked again for prevention. 

According to the Special Staff Defense Minister Levan Izoria and General Staff Head Vladimer Chachibaia will visit Ateni to personally see the situation at the scene. Soldiers are mobilized at the gorge. 

“The Special Staff members remain in the Borjomi gorge,” -  the statement reads.