The roof on fire on Alisher Navoi Street - causes and conclusions

On July 4, a fire occurred on the roof of an unfinished building located on Alisher Navoi Street in the Yunusabad district of Tashkent, which caused serious discussion among city residents and social media users.

In the videos spread on social networks, the sounds, smoke, and flames of the fire are clearly visible, as well as the actions of firefighters who quickly arrived at the scene. The Tashkent Emergency Department was forced to make an official statement regarding the incident.

According to official information, the fire started at 11:02, and the first rescue teams arrived at 11:06. The teams included four fire-rescue units and two special aerial platforms. They managed to completely extinguish the fire by 11:17.

The fire broke out in the roof area of the unfinished building. According to preliminary data, approximately 5 square meters of roofing felt and bitumen materials burned. These materials are widely used in construction sites to strengthen roofs and provide waterproofing, so their burning poses a major safety problem, not only in construction but also in general safety terms.

Experts note that roofing felt and bitumen are materials that burn easily at high temperatures and help the spread of fire. Therefore, when working with such substances on construction sites, caution must be taken, and special safety measures must be implemented.

There were no casualties or injuries reported as a result of the incident. This likely became possible due to the professional readiness of the firefighters and the timely report from citizens.

The Tashkent Emergency Department has started an investigation into the incident. Currently, the causes of the fire, whether safety requirements were followed on the construction site, possible negligence of responsible individuals, and the amount of material damage are being clarified.

In any case, this incident is considered a major lesson. There are many construction sites in the capital, and each of them must comply with fire safety rules. A fire covering just a few square meters may seem like a minor issue today, but it can threaten lives tomorrow.

In this regard, experts and emergency services are once again urging all organizations, workers, and controlling bodies operating on construction sites to be vigilant and responsible.

Videos and photos related to the incident have spread widely. Some citizens viewed it simply as “a partially built building’s roof caught fire, but no one was harmed.” However, in reality, such fires should be seen as a final warning before major disasters.

At this stage, the legal aspects — that is, those responsible for the construction, supervisory bodies, and persons responsible for safety requirements — have not yet been identified. But the results of the investigation are expected to clarify this as well.

In conclusion, this fire in Tashkent once again demonstrated how serious the consequences of simple negligence of fire safety rules can be. This is not just 5 square meters of a burnt roof, but a test of the entire system of oversight and responsibility.

Discussions on social media, quick statements from responsible bodies, and public opinion confirm one truth — in safety matters, there are no “small cases.” Therefore, even minimal fire risks on any construction site must be eliminated in advance. Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!