On March 16 at 16:30, a fire broke out in a multi-story residential building on Hamid Olimjon Street in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of Tashkent. The press service of the Main Department for Emergency Situations (MDES) officially confirmed the incident. Rescue teams arrived at the scene at 16:38, contained the fire by 16:52, and fully extinguished it by 16:59. According to official reports, no one was injured as a result of the fire.

The causes of the fire and the extent of material damage are currently under investigation. A Gazeta correspondent at the scene observed two fire trucks and two ambulances, but no medical assistance was required. On the damaged side of the building, hanging ropes and horizontal cables are visible, likely related to ongoing glazing work.

It is noteworthy that the 18-story buildings on Hamid Olimjon Square (commonly known as the "Moscow buildings") have been undergoing reconstruction with facade glazing since October 2025. Residents had previously expressed dissatisfaction with these works, fearing negative impacts on safety due to increased building weight. Authorities, in response, emphasized that the project is fully coordinated and the additional load would not be significant.

Residents filed a lawsuit, but according to a Gazeta report from December, their claim was rejected. The court classified the reconstruction work as facade repair and ruled that no separate permit is required. Residents have expressed concerns that such a decision could set a precedent for legalizing construction work without project documentation. Glazing work, which began in the fall of last year, continues, heightening public anxiety.

Source: www.gazeta.uz