Strong Explosion in Sergeli District, Tashkent City, Uzbekistan

On September 28, 2023, a powerful explosion occurred at a warehouse in the Sergeli district of Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The explosion caused a fire that was extinguished several hours later. One person was killed and 162 others were injured.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation, but officials have said that it is likely that the explosion was caused by flammable materials that were being stored in the warehouse. The warehouse was reportedly used to store a variety of materials, including plastics, chemicals, and textiles.

The explosion caused significant damage to the warehouse and to nearby buildings. The windows of several apartment buildings were shattered and the roofs of some buildings were damaged. The explosion also caused a power outage in the area.

The Uzbek government has launched an investigation into the explosion and has promised to provide assistance to the victims. The government has also said that it will take steps to improve safety standards at warehouses and other industrial facilities.

The explosion in Sergeli is a reminder of the importance of safety standards at industrial facilities. It is also a reminder of the dangers of storing flammable materials in close proximity to residential areas.

All hazardous materials should be dealt with extreme care and inspected at least once a day, those who cannot carry out these inspections should not store such material in the first place even if the storage is not near any residential area, it's enough that someone is going to be in its proximity and the damage to the environment it would cause.

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