Fire breaks out in Tashkent apartment building: no injuries, cause under investigation

Yesterday, on May 5, a fire broke out in one of the apartment buildings located in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent. This was reported by the press service of the Tashkent City Department for Emergency Situations.

According to the report, at 7:25 PM, information was received about smoke coming from an apartment in Chilanzar Block 31, in the Uchtepa district. Fire and rescue teams, along with special equipment, were immediately dispatched to the scene.

Emergency crews arrived at 7:32 PM and quickly began to take control of the situation. As a result of their efforts, the fire was fully extinguished by 7:48 PM.

It is reported that no one was injured, and no harm was done to citizens' health or lives. However, some household items might have been damaged, and the exact amount of material loss is currently being assessed by experts.

Currently, an investigation is underway to determine the causes of the incident. Preliminary theories suggest that the fire might have been caused by careless use of electrical devices, illegal use of gas equipment, or other reasons.

The Emergency Department once again urged citizens, especially residents of apartment complexes, to strictly follow household safety rules and maintain caution at all times.

Further details about the incident will be shared after the investigation. Follow Zamin.uz to stay updated on important news! Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!