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Fire at 'Madina' Market in Bishkek: Cause Possibly Short Circuit

The 'Madina' market in Bishkek was affected by a fire that may have been triggered by a short circuit. No reports of injuries are currently available.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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According to preliminary information from the CIS in Bishkek, a short circuit could be the cause of the fire at the 'Madina' market. No reports of injuries or damages to individuals have been confirmed so far.

The press office of the CIS stated that there is no verified information regarding injured persons due to the incident. The fire was reportedly brought under control quickly, with no harm to individuals.

Following the incident, the Ministers of Internal Affairs and Emergencies, Ulanbek Niyazbekov and Kanatbek Chynybaev, met with the market traders to clarify the situation and discuss further steps.

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