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Global Headlines Fire breaks out at karaoke bar in Uzbekistan, six die
Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 30 Jul 2023, 07:24 am Print
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A fire broke out at a karaoke bar in the Uzbek city of Fergana on Saturday which left at least six people dead, media reports said.
According to reports, seven others were injured in the incident.
The local emergency department reported the fire at 11:39 am. Six fire and rescue teams arrived at the scene, reported Kazinform news agency.
The fire was brought under control.
At the President’s instruction, a governmental commission led by Deputy Prime Minister Achilbay Ramatov was set up. The commission has already left for Fergana region to investigate the accident and provide assistance to those injured, the news agency reported.
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