Baku: Last year, investigations were conducted into 1,649 fire incidents that occurred in Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) has released information in this regard, APA reports.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, during the fire incidents, 40 people lost their lives, and 210 people were injured. Compared to the previous year, this is 1 more or a 2% increase over the death toll, and 42 more or a 25% increase over the injuries figures.