Fire at a construction site in Tashkent: quick response saved lives

On July 2 of this year, a fire occurred on a construction site located in Tashkent’s Mirabad district on Matbuotchilar Street. This was officially reported by the Tashkent City Emergency Situations Department (ESD).

The incident took place at 12:50 PM. A report was received by the department that a fire was taking place in the area. According to received information, the fire started in one of the construction facilities for unknown reasons, and quickly posed a risk of spreading to nearby areas.

At the moment the threat arose, the prompt response of the fire-rescue services helped prevent serious consequences. The rescue teams arrived at the location at 12:55 PM and were able to fully extinguish the fire within five minutes, by 1:00 PM.

It is important to emphasize that no one was harmed as a result of this incident. This is evidence of the timely response of the rescuers, their responsibility, and professional training.

The construction area contained machinery, building materials, and temporary structures. Currently, the relevant authorities are investigating the causes of the fire. It is assumed that the fire may have resulted from violations of safety procedures, malfunctioning electrical equipment, or heating devices.

In an official statement, the Tashkent ESD stressed the need for strict compliance with safety measures on construction sites, keeping fire-fighting equipment in ready condition, and conducting regular drills so that each worker knows what to do in case of an emergency.

Additionally, city residents and especially those working in the construction industry should treat this incident as a warning and lesson. Because even a single moment of carelessness can lead to a major disaster.

Photos and video clips from the scene show black smoke, active work of the fire-rescue crews, and some disorder in the construction area. Thanks to timely actions, the fire did not spread to adjacent buildings and caused no major material losses.

For reference: Matbuotchilar Street is located in the Mirabad district, where many new construction projects are underway. In the area, both private and state projects for residential, office, and commercial buildings are being implemented, which is why safety measures are of paramount importance.

The Emergency Department warns residents and construction companies once again: on any construction site, fire protection systems must be ready, electrical systems and equipment must be regularly inspected.

An investigation into the circumstances of the fire is currently underway. A special commission with experts has begun to determine the causes. If safety regulations are found to have been violated, those responsible will be held accountable under the law.

For construction firms, this event should serve as a lesson. Each construction site must have fire safety plans, evacuation routes, water sources, and fire extinguishing equipment ready in advance.

In conclusion: such fires pose not only financial risks but also threats to human life. Therefore, every organization, every worker, and every citizen must treat safety as a personal responsibility. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!