Administrative proceedings initiated regarding wildfire in Vayots Dzor region

On August 31, at around 15:30, the Environmental Protection and Mining Inspection Body  initiated administrative proceedings in connection with a wildfire that broke out in the Ughedzor highland area of Vayots Dzor region.

According to preliminary information, the fire originated as a result of welding works on high-voltage transmission poles in the Saravan settlement of Vayk community (not located within the Amulsar area).

The wildfire affected approximately 45 hectares of land, burning shrubs, various types of trees, and dry grass cover.

An assessment will be carried out to calculate the environmental damage caused by the incident.