The Ministry of Emergencies disseminated information about the fire in the dormitory in Sumgayit.

Kanal24 reports quoting the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

According to the reports the fire broke out in the corridor of the third floor of a five-storey building with a total area of 4420 sq.m.

As a result, wooden cabinets, flammable objects on the plot of 100 square meters burned, as well as the out doors of 15 apartments.

During the fire, firemen rescued 15 residents, another 20 people were evacuated. The firemen managed to protect the apartment from the fire.

The fire was extinguished at 21.37.