Strong fire broke out yesterday in Sederek Trade Center in the suburbs of Baku  destroying a part of the center, ANS PRESS informs. About 20 fire-fighting vehicles and 4 choppers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations were deployed in the scene. The fire, covering about 1 400 square meters, lasted for 5 hours. More thatn 30 shops of the Center were burnt down. 4 fire-fighters were poisoned by fumes. 7 more civillians are reported to get injured while attempting to save goods from the fire. The fire, which started at around 11.30 am, was fully extinguished by the evening Sunday. The cause for the fire is investigated. /ANS PRESS/

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