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Last night, on Sagbon Street in the Almazor district of Tashkent, an incident occurred that had serious consequences for the residents of the area. Small children playing with matches caused a fire that left dozens of homes without electricity.
According to surveillance footage, the fire started after the children took matches and lit a fire near a large pile of wood and dry branches collected next to a transformer box. The fire quickly spread, and the children, unable to handle the situation, panicked and fled, leaving the fire unattended. As a result, the flames spread to the transformer box, damaging the cable network and cutting off power to 80 homes.
This case demonstrates how dangerous playing with fire can be, especially when it involves small children. Energy workers dealing with the aftermath of this incident urged parents not to leave small children unsupervised. They also called on residents not to store flammable materials near the safety zones of electrical equipment.
Firstly, playing with fire can lead to serious consequences, including threats to the lives and health of both the children themselves and the surrounding people. In this case, fortunately, no one was injured, but the situation could have ended much worse. An unextinguished fire could have spread to neighboring buildings, leading to a much larger fire.
Secondly, such incidents can cause significant damage to infrastructure. The damage to the transformer box and cable network resulted in a power outage for dozens of homes. Restoring electricity requires time and resources, which creates additional inconveniences for residents and costs for public services.
Finally, storing flammable materials near electrical equipment is a serious violation of safety rules. Such items create additional fire hazards, especially in hot weather or when sparks are present.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.
