Quick response prevents major loss in Samarkand library fire

A fire broke out at a library in Samarkand city, as reported by the regional Emergency Situations Department.

According to the report, on March 14 at 10:50 PM, a fire was reported at the library under the jurisdiction of the Regional Department of Preschool and School Education, located on Shoxruh Mirzo Street. Six firefighting crews were dispatched and arrived at the scene by 10:57 PM. The fire was fully extinguished by 11:55 PM.

The fire partially damaged the ceiling and roof of the administrative building of the library. However, the library’s collection of books remained unharmed. No injuries or fatalities were reported. Pre-investigation checks are currently underway to determine the cause of the fire.

As a reminder, earlier in Kashkadarya region, a fire broke out at a fuel station yard, burning two 9-ton tanks and causing burn injuries to two individuals.