Azerbaijan Railways reports sulfur powder smoke in 35-wagon Georgia-Baku freight train at Shamkir
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Azerbaijan Railways said smoke was detected on the morning of Aug. 14 in one wagon of a freight train traveling from Georgia to Baku at Shamkir station. Fire crews from Azerbaijan's Ministry of Emergency Situations extinguished the smoke quickly and protected the remaining wagons. The smoke originated from sulfur powder in the 15th wagon of the 35-wagon train, and an inquiry is underway.
The Shamkir Incident
Smoke was detected on the morning of Aug. 14 in one of 35 wagons of a freight train traveling from Georgia to Baku at Shamkir station, Azerbaijan Railways said. Fire vehicles and personnel from the Ministry of Emergency Situations' State Fire Protection Service were dispatched to the scene immediately. The smoke was eliminated in a short period and the remaining wagons were protected, the railway operator added.
Cause and Containment
Azerbaijan Railways and a separate APA report attributed the incident to smoke from sulfur powder in the 15th wagon of the 35-wagon train. Fire crews from the Shamkir district unit of the Ministry of Emergency Situations arrived and extinguished the fire quickly, protecting the damaged and remaining wagons from further spread. Employees of relevant agencies are involved in an inquiry into the circumstances.
What's Next
Findings from the Azerbaijan Railways and relevant agencies' inquiry are expected in the coming days. It remains unclear whether rail operations on the Georgia–Azerbaijan route were disrupted or whether sulfur cargo safety procedures will be tightened.
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Azerbaijan Railways reports sulfur powder smoke in 35-wagon Georgia-Baku freight train at Shamkir
