Fire at Varketili open market

The fire erupted at Varketili open market late yesterday. The burning spots were localized within hours.

The head of the Tbilisi Emergency Situations Agency, Otar Kereselidze told reporters late night that there was no threat of fire spread.

"As for now, the fire is localized. According to the initial inspection, 1000m2 market territory was burned. 25 firefighting auto systems were mobilized along with rescue squads on the site", - stated Kereselidze.

Later night, the Coordination and Emergency Center stated that 2 individuals were injured during the fire.

"One injured individual was transferred to "Optima Med" with a leg injury. As for the policeman, he didn't agree on being transferred to the clinic, he had a minor respiratory problem due to the smoke", - stated in the Center.

According to the Deputy Mayor of Tbilisi, Ilia Eloshvili, people who suffered losses will be compensated.

"What's most important is that, fortunately, there was no casualty. The firefighters and the rescue squad did a great job. Everything will be examined and the state will stand by the people who suffered losses. What's important is that the fire was localized quickly.", - stated Eloshvili.