Fire in Baku apartment leaves one seriously injured

A fire broke out in a 17-story residential building in Baku’s Khatai district, damaging a 119-square-meter apartment on the 16th floor. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, preventing it from spreading to neighboring units.

One person, identified as 41-year-old Turkish national Ahmed Gokduman, was injured while sleeping in the apartment. He suffered burns and smoke inhalation and was taken to hospital in serious condition. Residents were evacuated as a precaution, and the remaining apartments were protected from fire damage, News.Az reports, citing local media.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by authorities.

 

 

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