YEREVAN. - Number of fire cases has increased in the region of Shirak in Armenia recently. Thus, 43 cases were registered during the last seven months. The latest case of fire broke out on Sunday near Akhuryan River by the carelessness of citizens, who caused overflow of a gas tank.

Other cases of fire were registered in the building in Gyumri, which was quickly put out and near the church of St. Mtsbinetsi.