Forest fire is not localized in Kakheti, near the village of Artana. Fire is moving to the populated area. According to the arborists, there are neatly ten fire spots and inaccessible . The inexorable relief makes it impossible to fight fire.
More than 500 firefighters, ranger and aircraft are trying to extinguish fire in Kokhta mountains for the third day.
Tens of hectares of forest have been destroyed.
According to the rescue service, along with the live force, aviation is involved in the process as well - two Iranian and one Georgian helicopters are working on the scene.