The fueling station in Fergana, where the explosion occurred, has started to be demolished.

It has been noted that the gas station is being demolished at the request of the management and will not resume operations.

“The primary goal is to protect the population and territory from emergencies, as well as to prevent potential future incidents,” the statement reads.

Recall that on December 17 at 13:45, a crack occurred during the refueling of a 5-cubic meter container with gas at the Petrolium propane gas station in the Yangiyul neighborhood of Fergana city, which resulted in gas leakage, leading to an explosion and fire.

As a result of the incident, one person died on the spot. Several individuals in the vicinity sustained various injuries and were hospitalized. Despite receiving medical assistance, three of them passed away in the hospital.

Local residents interviewed by Kun.uz expressed their dissatisfaction with the construction of this gas station and refueling station, but the responsible authorities did not heed their concerns.

By order of Hakim Khayrullo Bozorov, a compliance check of all gas stations in the Fergana region has begun according to established norms and standards.