Fire at gas station in Andijan: tragedy averted

In Andijan region, on September 5, a fire occurred that drew public attention. According to the regional Department of Emergency Situations, the incident happened at a gas filling station for vehicles located in the Andijan district.

It was reported that during the process of draining about 5 tons of liquefied propane gas from the tank of a MAN fuel truck, technological requirements were violated. As a result, a fire broke out and spread across a large area.

The emergency was reported at 12:05. Fire and rescue units arrived at the scene at 12:13 and promptly began their work. The fire was contained at 12:26 and completely extinguished by 13:03.

Authorities and officials stated that no one was injured in the incident. This demonstrated that thanks to the timely actions of the fire and rescue service, a major tragedy was prevented.

Experts emphasize that such incidents usually occur due to non-compliance with safety regulations. Therefore, the public was reminded of the need for maximum caution and strict adherence to the rules at gas filling stations.

Thus, the Andijan incident once again showed how important safety measures are.