YEREVAN, March 26 – A fire engulfed the abandoned Kanaz Cultural Center on Azatutyan Avenue in Yerevan yesterday evening. The incident, reported by lawyer Ruben Melikyan on his Facebook page, raised suspicions due to the building’s derelict state.
Emergency Services Respond to Blaze
The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ 112 Crisis Management Center received an alarm at 7:12 PM on March 25, reporting a fire at the Kanaz Cultural Center, located at 19 Azatutyan Avenue. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene.
Ruben Melikyan, a lawyer, commented on the fire, stating, “One of the buildings on Azatutyan Avenue, the Kanaz Cultural Center, is burning. The building was abandoned, and the fire is very ‘suspicious’.” This statement, accompanied by a photo on his Facebook page, highlights the unusual circumstances surrounding the incident.
Condition of the Building and Ongoing Investigation
The Kanaz Cultural Center has been abandoned for some time, which has led to speculation regarding the cause of the fire. While no official cause has been determined, the
