YEREVAN. - A major fire broke out at Polymer Tubes factory located in Merdzavan village, Armavir region of Armenia at 6:00 a.m. on Thursday.

According to photo journalist Gagik Shamhsyan, a large section of ​​the plant burnt to the ground.

Firefighters of Armenian Emergency Situations Ministry arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire at 7:40 a.m.

As Armenian News-NEWS.am, President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan visited the plant on Wednesday.

”Polymer Tubes” is unique plant in the Caucasus, producing polyethylene tubes. Its products are in great demand in some fields of economy, particularly hydropower, irrigation system and construction of roads. 

Photo and video: Gagik Shamshyan