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More than 300 people affected by Osh market fire

The number of affected by the fire in Osh market retailers has exceeded 300. The Ministry of Economy informed 24.kg news agency.

According to the ministry, the victims ask for a delay in repayment of their loans. As the employee of the Ministry of Economy Zarkalbek Abyshov explained to 24.kg news agency, the interdepartmental commission will consider all the proposals. He added that traders, who lost their goods during the fire, still submit their statements.

The third major fire since the beginning of the year occurred on Friday in Osh market in Bishkek. The fire area, according to preliminary data, reached 5,000 square meters.

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