Explosion and fire in a high-rise building in Bishkek

An emergency incident was recorded in the residential sector of the capital. According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, a fire broke out in a high-rise building on Abdymomunov Street, with smoke visible from the 9th floor.

Firefighting operations

According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, rescue units were promptly dispatched to the scene. One fire crew and an aerial ladder were deployed to combat the blaze.

Eyewitnesses on social media suggested that gas could have caused the explosion. At this time, no official information regarding the cause of the fire or any casualties has been released.