Tashkent Cafe Chimney Fire Extinguished Within Minutes
A chimney fire at a cafe in Tashkent's Mirabad district was extinguished within minutes on 5 August 2026, with no casualties reported.
Tashkent Cafe Chimney Blaze Quelled Swiftly
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) – A chimney fire at a cafe situated in Tashkent's Mirabad district was put out in a matter of minutes on the morning of August 5, 2026, with no injuries or fatalities reported, as confirmed by the city's Main Department for Emergency Situations.
The department indicated that it received notification of the event at 07:03. The fire originated at a cafe located at 2 Abdurauf Fitrat Street within the Mirabad district.
Fire and rescue teams reached the location at 07:09. The blaze was brought under control by 07:12 and fully extinguished by 07:13.
Initial reports suggest the fire was restricted to the cafe's chimney system and did not extend to other areas of the establishment.
The department confirmed that there were no deaths or injuries.
Experts are currently investigating the origin of the fire and evaluating the scope of the property damage.
The department took the opportunity to remind proprietors of food service businesses about the critical need for routine inspections of chimney systems, ventilation apparatus, and fire safety mechanisms, especially in environments where kitchen equipment sees heavy use.
It further emphasized that consistent upkeep of engineering systems and adherence to fire safety regulations are crucial elements in averting comparable occurrences.