Borjomi Forest Fire Response Efforts: Day 6

Firefighters and emergency workers continued battling the forest fire in Borjomi Municipality, which flared up on August 20 near village Daba and quickly spread into the surrounding areas devastating reportedly around 100 hectares of woodland.

Georgian Prime Minister Georgi Kvirikashvili who leads the firefighting operations, said on August 25 that “despite periodic deterioration of the situation, in general, we have positive dynamics.”

According to Kvirikashvili, flames intensified during the night in the area of village Ardagani, but “with the support of the aviation and the manpower it is possible to bring the fire under control and avoid further worsening of the situation.”

Over 1,000 military servicemen joined the firefighting efforts from early morning. Rescue helicopters continued dumping waters onto the affected areas.

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