Emergency Incident: Car Fire on Yerevan-Gyumri Highway
GYUMRI, Shirak Province, Armenia, March 25, 2026 – An emergency call was received yesterday, March 24, at 11:28 AM, by the Aragatsotn Regional Operational Management Center regarding a car fire near the Mughni neighborhood on the Yerevan-Gyumri highway. A fire-rescue squad from the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Rescue Service Department was dispatched to the scene.
According to preliminary information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ Rescue Service, a ‘Nissan’ branded vehicle veered off the roadway near Parpi village, entered a field, and subsequently caught fire. The fire was isolated by 11:50 AM and completely extinguished by 11:55 AM, but the car was entirely consumed by the blaze.
Two Individuals Hospitalized
The driver and a passenger of the burning vehicle were transported to a medical center for treatment. Their current condition has not been disclosed, but they are receiving necessary medical attention.
This incident marks another in a series of emergency events in the region. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the fire. Further details will be provided as they become available.
Recent Emergency Incidents in Armenia
This event follows several other emergency incidents reported recently across Armenia:
- March 24, 2026: A 36-year-old driver overturned a ‘VAZ 2121’ in Malishka village, Vayots Dzor Province, resulting in injuries.
- March 24, 2026: An earthquake was reported in Armenia.
- March 23, 2026: A ‘Kia’ overturned in Abovyan, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The deceased was serving in military unit N of the RA Ministry of Defense.
- March 24, 2026: A citizen in Malatia threatened illegal construction dismantlers with a gas pistol.
- March 24, 2026: Criminal proceedings were initiated regarding the death of a mother in ‘Armenia’ Medical Center.
- March 24, 2026: The director of Sevan Medical Center is accused of large-scale property embezzlement and forgery as part of a group.
- March 23, 2026: Another proceeding was initiated regarding the murder of a one-year-old child.
The frequency of such incidents highlights the ongoing need for vigilance and adherence to safety protocols on Armenian roads and in public spaces.
