A major fire breaks out at the Karvon market in Bukhara
A major fire at the Karvon market in Bukhara city on the night of October 3 was fully extinguished early on October 4. Many goods burned; no casualties have been reported, and the damage and cause have not been officially disclosed.
On October 3 at 21:49, the Bukhara regional Emergency Situations Department received a report of a major fire at the Karvon market in the city of Bukhara. Rescue and firefighting units were dispatched to the scene.
How long the fire lasted
According to reports, the fire was localized at 23:45 and fully extinguished at 00:12 on October 4. Firefighting operations lasted about two and a half hours.
Casualties and damage
No information has been reported about casualties or injuries. Many goods at the market were reported to have burned and been seriously damaged. However, the area affected by the fire and the amount of material damage have not been officially disclosed, and the cause of the fire has not yet been stated. More details are expected once the relevant investigation is completed.
Discussion on social media
After the fire, a clip claiming that a copy of the Quran remained intact among the burned items spread widely on social media and prompted much discussion. This information was circulated by users and has not been officially confirmed.
Fire safety at markets
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, fires at markets are most often caused by excessive load on electrical networks and violations of safety rules in the use of gas; no cases of deliberate arson have been recorded. This is general information — the specific cause of this fire in Bukhara has not been confirmed.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
