Fire almost extinguished at Yerevan plant

Firefighting efforts at Nairit chemical plant, in Armenia’s capital city of Yerevan, have continued all night long.

As of 9:00 am, the fire was extinguished in three of the four reinforced concrete containers that serve as ethanol storage, and there is a small fire remaining solely in one container, the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations said.

Seven fire squads are working in the area, News.am reported.

According to experts, ethanol is not hazardous for people’s health.