Yerevan Municipality Declines Investigation Into Basement Fire

A fire broke out in the basement of Yerevan Municipality headquarters on August 13 at 1/3 Buzand Street. According to sources who spoke with Hetq, the basement archive sustained damage in the incident. However, municipal officials have disputed these claims, stating that an investigation into the fire is unnecessary.

The nature of the materials stored in the basement and the extent of any potential damage remain unclear. The municipality's decision to forgo a formal investigation has raised questions about transparency regarding the incident and its aftermath.