"The fire started in Khalfalar village of Shabran and spread to the surrounding six villages, has been extinguished," the head of the State Fire Protection Service, Fuzuli Asadov. told APA's Northern Bureau.
As a result of the incident, 40 hectares in Khachmaz and 500 hectares in Shabranda burned out.
In total, more than 20 pieces of equipment and over 200 personnel were involved in extinguishing the fires.
Notably, the most damage was inflicted on Daghbiliji village. One house was completely burnt, and fire broke out in two other auxiliary buildings.