Borjomi forest fire: Major fire pockets contained, MIA says
Borjomi forest fire: Major fire pockets contained, MIA says

Firefighting efforts in the Borjomi Municipality continued non-stop all night long. The major fire pockets are contained, said the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA).

Divisions of the MIA, Defense Ministry, Ministry of Regional Development and Infrastructure and Ministry of Environment Protection and Agriculture coordinate the firefighting efforts.

The Border Police helicopters and three specialized planes have resumed work since morning.

Firefighters have been battling the forest fire in Borjomi Municipality since August 19.