14 gas cylinders explode in Kyrgyzstan

BISHKEK. KAZINFORM - In Kyrgyzstan town of Tokmak at the livestock market "Murok" during large-scale fire 14 gas cylinders exploded.

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According to the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan, the fire occurred at construction site containers. One of the containers was used by workers as a kitchen which had 14 gas cylinders. Fire hit the ‘kitchen' and flames spread to the gas cylinders. The explosion destroyed the containers and a veterinary pharmacy located nearby. The authorities said there were no injuries.