Fire in Baku’s hostel contained

Azerbaijan, Baku, Aug. 1 / Trend E.Mehdiyev / A fire in a hostel in Baku, where IDPs live, has been contained, a Trend correspondent reports from the scene. Causes of the fire have not yet been identified, the chief executive of Binagadi district Haleddin Isgenderov told reporters on Wednesday. He said the investigation results will be presented to the public. When asked about provision of those living in a hostel with housing, he said that the IDPs have always been provided with housing. "After discussing the matter with the State Committee for Refugees and IDPs appropriate measures will be taken," Isgenderov added. The fire started on the fourth floor of a five-story building in Binagadi district of Baku. The fire spread to the lower floors and the market located at the bottom. Residents of the hostel left the building. Sounds of explosions could be heard during the fire. Ten fire brigades have been brought to extinguish the fire. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az