An explosion occurred at a large fertilizer plant in Uzbekistan
On Tuesday, a fire broke out in Uzbekistan, followed by an explosion on the territory of Maksam-Chirchik JSC. The second largest plant for the production of nitrogen fertilizers is located in the city of Chirchik, Tashkent region of Uzbekistan.
The incident at the enterprise was officially reported by the khokimiyat (administration) of the Tashkent region. According to officials, first, a fire broke out in the ammonia plant No. 1 at about 08:30 in the morning. He led to the subsequent explosion.
Firefighters and rescuers were pulled to the scene, special equipment arrived. Firefighters are currently trying to contain and extinguish the fire. At the same time, investigators find out all the circumstances of the incident.
It is alleged that no employees were injured in the fire and explosion. Material damage was caused only to the property of the workshop where the fire actually occurred. The rest of the premises of the enterprise, again, according to representatives of the administration, were not damaged.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Uzbekistan reports that they have taken all necessary measures to ensure that the incident does not have consequences for people and the environment.
Recall that Uzbekistan is a major producer of nitrogen fertilizers. The products of the enterprise where the explosion occurred are supplied to such countries as Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Iran, Turkey, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.
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