Barracks fire: 3 hospitalized servicemen in non-life-threatening condition

Armenpress 12:40, 2 February, 2023

YEREVAN, FEBRUARY 2, ARMENPRESS. The three servicemen who were hospitalized for injuries sustained in the January 19 barracks fire are now in non-life-threatening condition, Minister of Healthcare Anahit Avanesyan told reporters.

“Patients with burns usually undergo rather lengthy course of treatment. In some cases we also have a rehabilitation course, a course of several surgeries. Right now the necessary treatment is being provided and everything necessary for their full recovery will be implemented,” Avanesyan said.

She added that the servicemen are in non-life-threatening condition.

15 troops died and 7 others were injured in the January 19 fire at the military barracks in Azat village. 4 of the 7 survivors were discharged after treatment but the other three remain hospitalized.



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