On the morning of August 31, a fire broke out at the timber market in Gissar, quickly engulfing a vast area. Videos circulating on social media show the fire raging with large flames, but no firefighting units are visible. The Asia-Plus agency, citing the fire service, reported that “the fire started around 4:00 AM, and […]
On the morning of August 31, a fire broke out at the timber market in Gissar, quickly engulfing a vast area.
Videos circulating on social media show the fire raging with large flames, but no firefighting units are visible.
The Asia-Plus agency, citing the fire service, reported that “the fire started around 4:00 AM, and witnesses called the firefighters at 4:16 AM.”
According to the fire service, the area of the fire was 400 square meters. Preliminary reports indicate that no one was injured. The causes of the fire and the extent of the damage have not yet been determined. Authorities stated that all services are working to eliminate the consequences of the tragedy.
The Telegram channel “Paviz TV” reported on the morning of August 31 that several firefighting units were sent to the scene, including from the cities of Dushanbe, Vahdat, ShahriNav, and Tursunzoda.
Authorities have still not announced the causes of the fire or the extent of the damage. Judging by footage from the scene, several large pavilions selling timber were completely burned down.
Social media users blamed the management of the Gissar market for the tragedy, as they believe that timber is considered a fire hazard, and therefore responsible parties should have ensured fire safety.
Some users also ask why fires have become a trend at markets in Tajikistan, especially at night and early in the morning when the owners of trading points and pavilions are not present? They wonder if this is not the result of deliberate and premeditated arson? And why have the perpetrators of arson at other markets not yet been apprehended and held accountable?
In recent years, dozens of fires have occurred at several markets across the country, resulting in entrepreneurs losing millions of somoni. Affected entrepreneurs say that the markets in the country are not a safe place for doing business, as a fire can break out at any moment and destroy all goods.