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AZERBAIJANI GAS PIPELINE HIT BY EXPLOSION
January 11, 2013 - 11:51 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - An explosion took place on the Gazimamed-Gazakh
gas-main pipeline's section in Goychay region, regional TV Channel
Kanal S reported, according to Trend News.
The explosion took place in Karrabakal village at 07:20 on Friday,
January 11.
According to initial report, the cause of the explosion was a gas leak.
The explosion was followed by fire. Agdash gas-main pipelines field
staff and three fire brigades arrived at the scene.
Special vehicles cannot get to the scene due to the fact that the
scene is on highland territory and roads are snow-covered.
Height of flame is approximately 100 meters and can be seen from afar.
Fire has not been extinguished yet. It will be possible to start
repair work after the remaining gas in the pipeline burns.
Azerigaz Production Unit of SOCAR is engaged in transportation and
distribution of gas in Azerbaijan.
Goychay city is located in the center of Azerbaijan, 255 kilometers
from Baku.
January 11, 2013 - 11:51 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - An explosion took place on the Gazimamed-Gazakh
gas-main pipeline's section in Goychay region, regional TV Channel
Kanal S reported, according to Trend News.
The explosion took place in Karrabakal village at 07:20 on Friday,
January 11.
According to initial report, the cause of the explosion was a gas leak.
The explosion was followed by fire. Agdash gas-main pipelines field
staff and three fire brigades arrived at the scene.
Special vehicles cannot get to the scene due to the fact that the
scene is on highland territory and roads are snow-covered.
Height of flame is approximately 100 meters and can be seen from afar.
Fire has not been extinguished yet. It will be possible to start
repair work after the remaining gas in the pipeline burns.
Azerigaz Production Unit of SOCAR is engaged in transportation and
distribution of gas in Azerbaijan.
Goychay city is located in the center of Azerbaijan, 255 kilometers
from Baku.