Surroundings explosion
Details
Event title
Uzbekistan - Explosion at Uzbekistan's Gas Station Triggers Fire During Fuel Transfer
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-04-07 10:37:06
Last update (UTC)
2026-04-07 10:37:06
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Denov, Denov tumani, Surxondaryo viloyati
An explosion followed by a fire broke out at a gas filling station in Denau, Uzbekistan, raising safety concerns and prompting a rapid emergency response.
The incident occurred in the Surkhandarya Region during the transfer of propane from a tanker truck, The Caspian Post reports via Uzbek media.
According to reports, a flash ignited while gas was being pumped from a specialized KamAZ vehicle, triggering the blaze.
Emergency services were alerted via the “112” system at 08:24 (GMT+5). Firefighters managed to extinguish the fire just minutes later, preventing further escalation.
Preliminary findings suggest the explosion may have been caused by a violation of technological procedures during the fuel transfer process. Authorities are now investigating the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.