Young boy rescued from fire in Tashkent

Today, August 15, a fire broke out in a house in the Uchtepa district of Tashkent, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The report came in at 1:04 p.m., detailing a fire at an apartment building located in the 13th district of the "Ko'hna Cho'ponota" Mahalla in Chilanzar.

Three fire-rescue crews arrived at the scene at 1:13 p.m. and extinguished the fire by 1:29 p.m. During the firefighting efforts, rescuers discovered a child at the scene. The MES team promptly saved the child’s life and handed him over to medical staff. He is reported to be in good condition.

The fire caused damage to 20 square meters of household appliances. The cause of the fire and the extent of the material damage are currently under investigation.

Earlier today, another fire occurred on a street in Tashkent city. Additionally, it was previously reported that a fire broke out in an apartment and a nearby clothing store in Andijan.