Bishkek mayor pledges aid to traders after Madina market fire
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Bishkek Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev met with traders at the Madina market fire site on August 30 and pledged to identify and assist all victims. The fire was localized at 400 square meters, with all city fire units deployed. The mayor urged people not to interfere with emergency workers.
Key Facts
- The fire at Madina market was reported to the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 09:38 on August 30.
- Ten fire units were initially dispatched to the scene, and all city fire trucks were later involved.
- The fire was localized at 400 square meters, according to Zakon.kz.
- Preliminary cause of the fire is a short circuit in electrical wiring, according to police.
- Minister of Emergency Situations Kanatbek Chynybayev is coordinating the response at the scene.
Mayor's Pledge
Mayor Aibek Dzhunushaliev met with traders at the fire site on August 30 and stated that authorities will identify all victims and provide assistance. He emphasized that the main priority is ensuring people's safety and extinguishing the fire. The mayor called on those present not to interfere with the work of Ministry of Emergency Situations employees. He said the situation is under his personal control.
Fire Response
The fire was reported at 09:38, and ten fire units were initially dispatched. All fire trucks in Bishkek were later involved in extinguishing the fire. The fire was localized at 400 square meters, and rescuers are opening closed containers to eliminate remaining hotspots. Minister of Emergency Situations Kanatbek Chynybayev is coordinating the work at the scene. About 50–70 personnel and firefighters are working at the site, along with special equipment from municipal enterprises.
Cause Investigation
Preliminary data suggests a short circuit in electrical wiring caused the fire. Video surveillance recordings will be examined to determine the exact cause. Police have begun an investigation, and a special commission will establish the precise cause after full extinguishing. Police reported no casualties.
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Bishkek mayor pledges aid to traders after Madina market fire
