Apartment building planned on site of Nurek fire; victims promised free housing

Authorities in Nurek, Tajikistan, have announced plans to build a new 12-story apartment complex on the land where a residential building was destroyed by fire earlier this week. The developer leading the project has committed to providing free apartments to the families affected by the blaze, specifically on the first two floors of the new structure.

An official from the Nurek city administration confirmed on June 9 that the necessary land documentation for the project is currently being processed. This official stated that the affected residents have agreed to the entrepreneur's proposal and are temporarily staying with relatives. The developer has also provided essential assistance, including food and clothing.

The fire occurred on the afternoon of June 7 in Langar village, destroying a two-story wooden apartment building. The blaze completely consumed 16 residential units, leaving 14 families without homes. Preliminary investigations suggest that deteriorated electrical wiring was the cause of the fire. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed by local authorities.

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The affected residents agreed to the entrepreneur’s proposal. They are temporarily staying with relatives. The entrepreneur who will build the new residential complex has also provided them with food, clothing, and other essential assistance.