10:26 / 17.07.2025

Transformer catches fire in Mirzo Ulugbek, no casualties

A fire broke out at night inside a substation in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of Tashkent city. This incident occurred in the early hours of July 17, and fortunately, no one was injured, according to the Tashkent City Department of Emergency Situations.

According to official information, at 01:31 a fire broke out inside a transformer located at a substation on Avaykhan Street, and a report was received by the emergency service. Following this, firefighting and rescue teams quickly set out to the scene with the nearest equipment and crews.

According to the recorded timeline, the rescue teams arrived at the substation at 01:37 and immediately began extinguishing the fire. Special firefighting vehicles, safety equipment, and necessary support machinery were deployed to the scene.

The fire extinguishing process was completed in a short time — at 02:06. As a result, the fire was prevented from spreading to the surrounding environment and damaging other electrical devices.

The good news is that no one was injured or killed during the incident. Residents near the area were evacuated to safe zones, and precautionary measures were taken.

Currently, specialists are investigating the cause of the fire. Among the possible causes being considered are a technical failure in the transformer, overload in the electrical system, or a short circuit in internal components.

Energy sector experts emphasize that such incidents require serious attention in terms of health and safety. On high-voltage facilities such as substations, any technical malfunction can lead to multimillion losses and pose a threat to human life.

Zamin.uz editorial staff calls on the public to remain vigilant: if you notice suspicious noises, signs of fire, or unusual smells from electrical transformers, substations, or other high-voltage equipment, report it immediately to the appropriate authorities.

The fire in Mirzo Ulugbek district was brought under control in a short time and ended without major consequences. However, this situation is a reminder of the need for constant monitoring and regular maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

Currently, the emergency department and power supply authorities are conducting a comprehensive inspection regarding the incident. If necessary, the technical condition of the substation may be completely updated or replaced.