Armenian Minister of Emergency Situations Felix Tsolakyan arrived at the scene of a fire in the forests of Lori province, Shamshyan.com reported.

During the fire, 2 rescuers received burns. One of them has passed away.

Tsolakyan contacted Health Minister Arsen Torosyan, and a helicopter from Yerevan arrives in Vanadzor to transport the injured rescuer, 28-year-old Edgar Grigoryan, to Yerevan. Law enforcement officers also arrived at the scene. They find out the identity of the deceased.