At least three people were seriously injured in a massive explosion at a thermal heating plant in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek early on February 2. The explosion and a subsequent fire that lasted for around two hours forced officials to declare hot water and heating restrictions in the city as crews worked to repair the damage. President Sadyr Japarov visited the plant as work was being done to get the facility back online. A special commission has been set up to investigate the cause of the accident. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service, click here.
Blast At Kyrgyz Thermal Plant Injures Three, Forces Cuts To Heating Supplies in Bishkek
Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (second right) visited the plant after the explosion on February 2.