A fire broke out in Vashlovani State Reserve during a thunderstorm. According to preliminary information, the fire covers the area with perennial trees.

As the management of the Reserve said, due to the difficult terrain, fire-rescue equipment is unable to reach the scene. Several groups are trying to reach the fire zone on foot.

“We are walking several kilometers, we do not know the scale of the fire. The rescue service is also mobilized and we will know more details when we arrive on the spot”, - said Vazha Cherkezishvili, a representative of the Vashlovani National Reserve.