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FIRE BREAKS OUT AT TRADE CENTER IN SUMGAYIT

A huge fire broke out at a trade center in Sumgayit, local fire service said.
The fire, which started at about 00:28 on Friday night at the Galatasaray trade center, has extensively damaged the building before it was brought under control by fire crews.
Some household appliances and industrial goods have been burnt out by the fire.
No one was injured in the incident.
Police have launched an investigation to establish what started the blaze.

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