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Aircraft of Azerbaijani MES successfully eliminates fires in 8 locations in Israel

26 November 2016 20:42 (UTC +04:00)

Baku-APA. Aircraft of the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) of Azerbaijan have successfully eliminated fires in 8 settlements in Israel, APA reports quoting press service of the MES.

"As previously reported, at a request of the Israeli government and instructions of President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Beriev Be-200 Altair amphibious aircraft of the Ministry of Emergency Situations has headed to Haifa where it will be involved in tackling wildfire. Aircraft on November 26 made a flying reconnaissance nature and, dropping 80 tons of water, was successfully put out the fire in 8 locations in Israel. Fire extinguishing works continue", - stated in the information.